If you are approaching a curve and there is an advisory speed sign of 35 mph, what is the recommended behavior?

If you are approaching a curve and there is an advisory speed sign of 35 mph, what is the recommended behavior?

• A. Do not exceed 35 mph under ideal conditions
• B. Drive exactly 35
• C. You must go slower than 35 mph in all conditions
• D. You may ignore it if traffic is light

Answer: (C)

Advisory speed signs give a recommended speed to safely negotiate a curve. The 35 mph sign is guidance to help you maintain control through the bend. Because curves can hide hazards and conditions can change (wet pavement, glare, oncoming traffic, etc.), the safest approach is to enter and travel through the curve at a speed slower than the advisory when needed. This gives you better traction and steering control and reduces the risk of overshooting or needing hard braking mid-curve. So, going slower than 35 mph in these conditions is the prudent choice.

Advisory speed signs give a recommended speed to safely negotiate a curve. The 35 mph sign is guidance to help you maintain control through the bend. Because curves can hide hazards and conditions can change (wet pavement, glare, oncoming traffic, etc.), the safest approach is to enter and travel through the curve at a speed slower than the advisory when needed. This gives you better traction and steering control and reduces the risk of overshooting or needing hard braking mid-curve. So, going slower than 35 mph in these conditions is the prudent choice.