CHP Vehicle Codes and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California's Basic Speed Law (CVC 22350), a driver must not exceed a speed that is:
- The posted speed limit at all times
- Reasonable and prudent for existing conditions (Correct answer)
- Determined solely by the number of lanes
- The same as adjacent vehicles
Correct answer: Reasonable and prudent for existing conditions
CVC 22350 requires drivers to travel at speeds reasonable and prudent for weather, visibility, traffic, and road conditions, regardless of posted limits.
Question 2: What is the maximum prima facie speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway in California unless otherwise posted?
- 45 mph
- 55 mph (Correct answer)
- 60 mph
- 65 mph
Correct answer: 55 mph
CVC 22349 establishes 55 mph as the maximum prima facie speed limit on two-lane undivided highways.
Question 3: What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present and school is in session in California?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
CVC 22352 sets a 25 mph prima facie speed limit when passing a school building or grounds when children are present.
Question 4: What is the default maximum speed limit on a California freeway unless a higher limit is specifically posted?
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
CVC 22349 sets the maximum freeway speed at 65 mph; some rural freeways may be posted at 70 mph.
Question 5: 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
CVC 22352 establishes 25 mph as the prima facie speed limit in residential districts to protect pedestrians and children.
Question 6: When approaching a blind intersection where visibility is obstructed within 100 feet, California law requires drivers to slow to:
- 10 mph
- 15 mph (Correct answer)
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
CVC 22357 requires drivers to reduce speed to 15 mph when approaching a blind intersection where the view is obstructed within 100 feet in any direction.
Question 7: Under CVC 22358.4, local authorities may reduce the speed limit near a senior center or facility to as low as:
- 15 mph
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
CVC 22358.4 allows local authorities to set speed limits as low as 20 mph near senior centers when pedestrian safety conditions warrant it.
CHP Vehicle Codes and Regulations 2
Under California's Basic Speed Law (CVC 22350), a driver must not exceed a speed that is: