California Car / Permit practice question · Traffic Laws
What is the speed limit when crossing a blind intersection where you cannot see clearly in each direction?
Answer choices
- 10 mph
- 15 mph— Correct answer
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Why this is the answer
A blind intersection is one with no stop sign on any corner. When something blocks your view, creep forward until you can see, and keep your speed at or below 15 mph. Treating it like an ordinary street, where 25 mph might apply, is wrong, since a blind intersection has its own lower limit.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Speed Limits
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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