California DMV Speed Limits and Laws

Question 1

Under California's Basic Speed Law, you must never drive faster than:

Accepted Answer

Is safe for current road, weather, and visibility conditions

Answer

The posted speed limit regardless of conditions

Answer

65 mph on any public road

Answer

What other drivers around you are traveling

Question 2

What is the maximum speed limit on most California freeways unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Question 3

What is the prima facie speed limit in a residential district in California?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 4

What is the prima facie speed limit when driving through an alley in California?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

10 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

25 mph

Question 5

When children are present outside or crossing the street, what is the speed limit within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

10 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

20 mph

Question 6

What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway in California unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 7

What is the prima facie speed limit in a business district in California?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

35 mph