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Speed limitsQuestion 48 of 229

What is the speed limit within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing, unless a sign shows less?

  1. 30 mph
  2. 25 mph
  3. 35 mph
  4. 20 mph
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Correct answer: 25 mph

The limit near a school is 25 mph when children are outside or crossing the street. Some zones are lower.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Around Children, page 50

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026