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California Class C Permit Practice Test
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A posted limit is 55 mph, but heavy rain makes that speed unsafe. What does California’s Basic Speed Law require?
Two cars travel on a rain-slick road in reduced visibility.
Correct answer: Drive no faster than is safe for the conditions.
Why
The Basic Speed Law prohibits driving faster than is reasonable or prudent for weather, visibility, traffic, and roadway conditions.
Verified against California Driver's Handbook · Manage your speed · p. 73
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