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Sharing the roadQuestion 125 of 229

What is the top speed of a neighborhood electric vehicle?

  1. 15 mph
  2. 35 mph
  3. 25 mph
  4. 45 mph
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Correct answer: 25 mph

NEVs and LSVs reach no more than 25 mph. Watch for them when you see NEV signs or markings.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-speed Vehicles (LSVs), page 46

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026