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Speed limitsQuestion 53 of 229

What does the Basic Speed Law say?

  1. You may drive at the posted limit in any weather
  2. You may never drive faster than is safe for road conditions
  3. You may never drive over 55 mph
  4. You must drive at the speed of traffic
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Correct answer: You may never drive faster than is safe for road conditions

The law applies whatever the posted limit is.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Manage Your Speed, page 67

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026