Exit 25 MPH Sign
Exit ramp has advisory speed of 25 MPH
In short: An Exit 25 MPH sign gives an advisory speed of 25 mph for the ramp ahead. Begin slowing before entering the ramp, and drive even slower when traffic, visibility, pavement, or weather conditions require it.
What to do
Reduce speed to 25 MPH for safe exit.
Tips
Exit ramp speeds are for safe navigation of curves.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Reduce speed to 25 MPH for safe exit.
Common mistake
Taking exit ramps too fast
How to recognize this sign
Also described as an exit-speed sign, ramp-speed sign, or yellow 25 mph advisory sign.
Do not confuse it: Unlike a white regulatory speed-limit sign, a yellow ramp-speed plaque warns of the speed judged safe for the ramp's design and conditions.
About guide signs
Guide signs are green (directions and distances) or blue (services like gas, food, and hospitals). They don't command an action, but the written test still asks what their colors and symbols mean so you can navigate without hesitation.
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 Exit 25 MPH Sign mean?
Exit ramp has advisory speed of 25 MPH
What should you do at a Exit 25 MPH Sign?
Reduce speed to 25 MPH for safe exit.
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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