Practice for California DMV Permit Test: Speed Limits

"Basic Speed Law"

Law stating that you may not drive faster than is safe and reasonable for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits.

right

When driving below the speed limit/slowly and another driver is close behind you, always move to the ________.

15 mph

Alley Speed Limit

400 feet, 15 mph

Speed limit near railroad tracks where you cannot see for ______ is ______, unless the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal, or a flag man

25 mph

When children are present, the speed limit in a school zone is _______, unless signs state otherwise.

65 mph, 70 mph

Freeway speed limit, unless signs state otherwise, is typically _______, it may sometimes be _____ if posted.

55 mph

The speed limit on a 2 lane undivided highway is ______, unless signs state otherwise.

55 mph

Maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______.

15 mph

Speed limit for a blind intersection is ______.

25 mph

Speed limit in business or residential districts (places where there are usually a lot of stop signs) unless otherwise posted.

Slow down or stop if necessary

If animals are present ____________.

100 feet, 30 mph

When you cannot see farther than ________ in a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm, it is not safe to drive faster than ________.

slow down

When you come to a hill or curve, ________ so you can stop for any hazard. Drive slowly enough to stop.

10 mph

When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or intersection with a traffic signal or is controlled by an officer, you may pass at no more than ______

5-10

When you are on a wet road, go ________ miles slower

half

When you are driving in packed snow reduce your speed by _______.

slow to a crawl

When driving on ice, drive _______________