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Speed limitsQuestion 52 of 229

What is the speed limit in a business or residential district when no sign says otherwise?

  1. 15 mph
  2. 35 mph
  3. 25 mph
  4. 30 mph
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Correct answer: 25 mph

Unless a sign shows another limit, the limit in these districts is 25 mph.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Business or Residential Districts, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026