California DMV Speed Limits and Laws 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California's Basic Speed Law, you must never drive faster than:
- The posted speed limit regardless of conditions
- Is safe for current road, weather, and visibility conditions (Correct answer)
- 65 mph on any public road
- What other drivers around you are traveling
Correct answer: Is safe for current road, weather, and visibility conditions
California's Basic Speed Law requires that you never drive faster than is safe for current road, weather, and visibility conditions, even if you are below the posted limit.
Question 2: What is the maximum speed limit on most California freeways unless otherwise posted?
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
The maximum speed limit on most California freeways is 65 mph unless a different limit is posted.
Question 3: What is the prima facie speed limit in a residential district in California?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The prima facie speed limit in a residential district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
Question 4: What is the prima facie speed limit when driving through an alley in California?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph (Correct answer)
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
The prima facie speed limit in an alley is 15 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?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 25 mph
The prima facie speed limit near a school while children are present outside or crossing is 25 mph.
Question 6: What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway in California unless otherwise posted?
- 45 mph
- 50 mph
- 55 mph (Correct answer)
- 65 mph
Correct answer: 55 mph
The maximum speed on a two-lane undivided highway is 55 mph unless a higher limit is posted.
Question 7: What is the prima facie speed limit in a business district in California?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The prima facie speed limit in a business district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
California DMV Speed Limits and Laws 1
Under California's Basic Speed Law, you must never drive faster than: