Drivers Test: Fines and Limits
This content explains when and why drivers should adjust their speed below posted limits, outlines speed laws near schools and blind intersections, and provides information on proper conduct during traffic stops and consequences of ignoring citations in California.
When should a driver adjust their speed from the officially posted speed limit?
A driver would change their speed from the posted limit depending on factors like:
the number and speed of other vehicles on the road,
the road surface (smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow),
bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the roadway,
the weather condition (rainy, foggy, snowing, windy, or dusty).
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When should a driver adjust their speed from the officially posted speed limit?
A driver would change their speed from the posted limit depending on factors like:
the number and speed of other vehicles on the road...
What is the speed limit if you are driving within 500 feet to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street?
When driving within 500-1000 feet of a school with children in view:
the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise post...
In California, what is the speed limit for a blind intersection?
15 mph
If you are on a blind intersection and your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see.<...
What should a person driving a vehicle with tinted windows do during an enforcement stop?
Roll down the window after you have stopped the vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway.
What happens after you have been cited for a traffic law violation?
If a motorist is stopped by a peace officer and cited for a traffic law violation, he/she:
has to sign a promise to appear in traffic...
What happens when a motorist ignores a traffic ticket and does not appear in court as promised?
The failure to appear (FTA) in court for a traffic ticket goes into his driver record.
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When should a driver adjust their speed from the officially posted speed limit? | A driver would change their speed from the posted limit depending on factors like:
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What is the speed limit if you are driving within 500 feet to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street? | When driving within 500-1000 feet of a school with children in view:
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In California, what is the speed limit for a blind intersection? | 15 mph If you are on a blind intersection and your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see. |
What should a person driving a vehicle with tinted windows do during an enforcement stop? | Roll down the window after you have stopped the vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway. |
What happens after you have been cited for a traffic law violation? | If a motorist is stopped by a peace officer and cited for a traffic law violation, he/she:
Paying the fine is the same as a guilty plea. |
What happens when a motorist ignores a traffic ticket and does not appear in court as promised? | The failure to appear (FTA) in court for a traffic ticket goes into his driver record. Even a single FTA can cause DMV to suspend the motorist’s driving license. |
What should a motorist do to end the suspension of his driving license? | To end the suspension, the motorist must clear all FTAs with the court, and pay a DL reissue fee of $55. |
What does California’s “Basic Speed Law” say? | Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions |
In California, what is the speed limit in an alley? | 15 mph |
What are the penalties if you are convicted of DUI of alcohol, and you have an excessive BAC level? | You may face a jail term of 6 months and a fine between $390–$1,000 the first time you are convicted. Your vehicle may also be impounded and is subject to storage fees. |
When is a non-commercial driver eligible to attend a traffic violator school? |
The judge may offer the driver the opportunity to attend a traffic violator school once in any 18-month period to have the citation masked from their driving record. |
What is the penalty for smoking when a minor is in the vehicle? |
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What is the speed limit for a blind intersection? | 15 mph |
Fill in the blank. Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-Speed Vehicles (LEVs) restricted any roadways with a speed limit greater than _____. | 35 mph |
What is the speed limit in a residential area? | 25 mph |
What is the speed limit on undivided roads? | 65 mph |
What is the penalty for road rage? | If you are booked for road rage, your driver’s license may get suspended for:
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How much fine is liable for unlawfully driving on a bike lane? | $238 |
What are some examples of right hand lane violations in California? | Right hand lane violations may include:
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What is the fine for carpool lane violations in California? | a fine of $490 |
What is the fine for driving on a sidewalk in California? | a fine of $238 |
True or False: It is illegal to put your vehicle on neutral to conserve gas while going downhill on a San Diego roadway. | TRUE It is illegal for a driver to coast in neutral while going downhill under California Vehicle Code 21710. |
California law makes it illegal to speed within how many feet of a construction zone? | 400 feet |
What is the penalty if a driver fails to yield to another motorist? | Penalties for failure to yield to another motorist are:
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What is the penalty for driving over 100 mph on a freeway? | The following are the penalties for driving over 100 mph on a freeway:
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What is the fine for driving in California with a suspended or revoked driver’s license? | The penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license are:
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Fill in the blanks. In California, a hit and run is a if it only causes property damage. If there's an injury, it becomes a _________. | In California, a hit and run is a misdemeanor if it only causes property damage. If there's an injury, it becomes a felony. |
What is the penalty for hit and run as a misdemeanor? | The penalties for hit and run as a misdemeanor are:
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What is the penalty for hit and run as a felony? | The penalties for hit and run as a felony are:
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What is the penalty for driving without a valid driver’s license? | The penalties for driving without a valid driver's license are:
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What is the penalty for failure to yield to emergency vehicles in California? | The penalties for failure to yield to emergency vehicles are:
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What is the penalty for failure to obey school crossing guard? | a fine of $285 and 1 point on DMV driving record |
What is the penalty for misdemeanor vehicle registration fraud? | Misdemeanor car registration fraud carries the following penalties:
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What is the penalty for a felony vehicle registration fraud? | Felony vehicle registration fraud carries the following penalties:
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What is the penalty for engaging in street racing? | Penalties for involving in street racing are:
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What is the penalty for misusing a disabled placard? | Penalties for misusing a disabled placard include:
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What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway? | 55 mph Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers. |
What is the legal age for operating a Class 3 electric bicycle? | 16 years or older |