Topic 3 · Rules of the Road: Traffic Laws in California
What is the speed limit in alleys and at railroad crossings in California?
- 25 mph
- 10 mph
- 15 mph — correct answer
Why
15 mph in an alley, and 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see 400 feet down the track. (Handbook, Section 7.)
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Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.
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