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Speed limitsQuestion 51 of 229

You are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. You cannot see the tracks for 400 feet each way. What is the speed limit?

  1. 15 mph, unless gates, a signal or a flagman control it
  2. 25 mph, even with gates or a signal
  3. 35 mph, even with gates or a signal
  4. 10 mph, even with gates or a signal
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Correct answer: 15 mph, unless gates, a signal or a flagman control it

The 15 mph limit applies when the view is blocked. You may go faster if gates, a warning signal or a flagman control the crossing.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Near Railroad or Light Rail Tracks, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026