Within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school, while children are outside or crossing, the speed limit is generally:

• A.25 mph unless posted otherwise
• B.40 mph unless posted otherwise
• C.15 mph in all cases
• D.55 mph if the road is wide

Why

Near schools, the speed limit is 25 mph within 500 to 1,000 feet unless signs post a different limit. Slow down and watch carefully for children.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Speed Limits · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-025).

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