California DMV Knowledge Test
Speed limits: practice questions
Our California DMV bank has 9 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What is the speed limit within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, unless posted otherwise?
- 15 mph
- 35 mph
- 25 mph
- 20 mph
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C. 25 mph — Some school zones are posted as low as 15 mph.
Question 2
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a California residential or business district?
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
- 15 mph
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A. 25 mph — Use a lower speed if conditions require it (Basic Speed Law).
Question 3
What is the maximum speed limit on most California highways?
- 75 mph
- 55 mph
- 80 mph
- 65 mph
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D. 65 mph — Some highways are posted at 70 mph.