Miles Per Hour Statistics

The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within

400 ft.

How Well Can You Stop? 2

At 35 mph, it takes about 210 feet to react and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

How Well Can you Stop? 1

At 55 mph, it takes about 400 feet to react and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

Around Children

Driving within 500 to 1,000 ft., the speed limit is 25mph, some may have as low as 15 mph

Maximum Speed Limit

The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. You may drive 70 mph where posted. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers.

Blind Intersection

The speed limit for a blind intersection is 15 mph. An intersection is considered "blind" if there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction during the last 100 feet before crossing. All vehicles must stop

Alley

The speed limit in any alley is 15 mph.

Near Railroad Tracks

The speed limit is 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions. You may drive faster than 15 mph if the crossing is controlled by gates, a warning signal, or a flagman

Driving hazards 1 - Slippery Roads Wet Roads

go 5 to 10 mph slower

Driving Hazardsn2- Packed Snow

reduce your speed by half

Passing other cars (Highway)

speeds of 50-55 mph, need a 10-12 second gap in oncoming traffic to pass safely. At 55 mph, you will travel over 800 feet in 10-12 seconds; so will an oncoming vehicle. need over 1,600 feet (about ⅓ of a mile) to pass safely.