CHP Vehicle Codes and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under California's Basic Speed Law (CVC 22350), a driver must not exceed a speed that is:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable and prudent for existing conditions

Answer

The posted speed limit at all times

Answer

Determined solely by the number of lanes

Answer

The same as adjacent vehicles

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 3

What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present and school is in session in California?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 4

What is the default maximum speed limit on a California freeway unless a higher limit is specifically posted?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Question 5

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 6

When approaching a blind intersection where visibility is obstructed within 100 feet, California law requires drivers to slow to:

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

10 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

25 mph

Question 7

Under CVC 22358.4, local authorities may reduce the speed limit near a senior center or facility to as low as:

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

30 mph