Curve With 35 MPH Advisory Sign
Curved road ahead, safe speed is 35 MPH
In short: A yellow curve sign with a 35 MPH plaque warns of a curve ahead and gives 35 mph as the advisory speed judged safe for it. Slow to 35 or below before entering the curve — and go slower still in rain, ice, or poor visibility, since advisory speeds assume dry pavement.
What to do
Reduce speed to 35 MPH or slower before curve.
Tips
Advisory speeds assume dry pavement and good tires.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Reduce speed to 35 MPH or slower before curve.
Common mistake
Not adjusting speed for weather conditions
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as curve speed sign, 35 mph curve sign, or advisory speed sign.
Do not confuse it: White Speed Limit signs are enforceable maximums; yellow advisory plaques state the safe speed for a specific curve or ramp.
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice the rule this sign carries
The 'Basic Speed Law' means you can be cited for unsafe speed even when:
- A. Driving 5 mph over the limit in clear weather
- B. Driving exactly at the posted speed limit
- C. Driving below the posted speed limit if conditions are hazardous
- D. Driving on a road with no posted speed limit
Show answer
C. Driving below the posted speed limit if conditions are hazardous — The Basic Speed Law requires you to drive at a speed safe for actual conditions — fog, rain, heavy traffic, or road hazards may require driving well below the posted limit. The posted limit is the maximum, not a guaranteed safe speed.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Ten Tips for Safe Driving — Safe Driving Basics · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Curve With 35 MPH Advisory Sign mean?
Curved road ahead, safe speed is 35 MPH
What should you do at a Curve With 35 MPH Advisory Sign?
Reduce speed to 35 MPH or slower before curve.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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