A 3-minute lesson from the Missouri course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols, and usually diamond-shaped. They tell you to slow down and be prepared to stop, because a hazard or special situation is ahead.
Curve and turn signs may carry an advisory speed plate showing the recommended speed. You may feel comfortable faster in fair weather, but never exceed it in rain, snow or ice.
On a rainy night you see a yellow Curve sign with a 35 MPH advisory plate on a road posted at 55. Slow to 35 or less: you should never exceed the advisory speed in rain, snow or ice.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
You see a yellow diamond sign with a curving arrow and an advisory speed plate below it. What does the advisory plate show?
The legal maximum speed limit for the road
The minimum required speed
The speed limit for trucks only
Recommended safe speed for the curve
Answer: Recommended safe speed for the curve
Curve and turn signs have an advisory speed plate showing the recommended speed for that curve or turn.
