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Speed & Conditions

California's 'basic speed law' means you must:

  • a.Always drive the posted maximum
  • b.Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
  • c.Drive at least 55 mph on highways
  • d.Match the fastest car around you

The basic speed law requires you never drive faster than is safe for traffic, weather, road, and visibility conditions, even if below the posted limit. (California Driver's Handbook, speed)

Speed & Conditions

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business or residential district is:

  • a.25 mph
  • b.40 mph
  • c.15 mph
  • d.55 mph

The standard limit in business and residential districts is 25 mph unless a sign states otherwise. (California Driver's Handbook, speed limits)

Speed & Conditions

When approaching a blind intersection or an alley, the speed limit is:

  • a.45 mph
  • b.35 mph
  • c.15 mph
  • d.25 mph

The limit is 15 mph at blind intersections, in alleys, and within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see clearly. (California Driver's Handbook)

Speed & Conditions

In a school zone when children are present, you should not drive faster than:

  • a.45 mph
  • b.40 mph
  • c.35 mph
  • d.25 mph

Slow to 25 mph, or a lower posted limit, when passing a school zone while children are present. (California Driver's Handbook, speed)

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