Practice for California DMV Permit Test: Speed Limits – Flashcards

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Law stating that you may not drive faster than is safe and reasonable for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits.
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"Basic Speed Law"
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When driving below the speed limit/slowly and another driver is close behind you, always move to the ________.
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right
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Alley Speed Limit
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15 mph
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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
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400 feet, 15 mph
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When children are present, the speed limit in a school zone is _______, unless signs state otherwise.
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25 mph
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Freeway speed limit, unless signs state otherwise, is typically _______, it may sometimes be _____ if posted.
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65 mph, 70 mph
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The speed limit on a 2 lane undivided highway is ______, unless signs state otherwise.
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55 mph
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Maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______.
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55 mph
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Speed limit for a blind intersection is ______.
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15 mph
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Speed limit in business or residential districts (places where there are usually a lot of stop signs) unless otherwise posted.
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25 mph
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If animals are present ____________.
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Slow down or stop if necessary
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When you cannot see farther than ________ in a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm, it is not safe to drive faster than ________.
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100 feet, 30 mph
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When you come to a hill or curve, ________ so you can stop for any hazard. Drive slowly enough to stop.
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slow down
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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 ______
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10 mph
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When you are on a wet road, go ________ miles slower
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5-10
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When you are driving in packed snow reduce your speed by _______.
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half
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When driving on ice, drive _______________
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slow to a crawl
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