A yellow diamond shows a black arrow curving sharply, with a small sign below reading 20 MPH. What does the small sign mean?

• A.20 mph is the minimum speed allowed
• B.The speed limit changes to 20 for the whole road
• C.You must stop in 20 feet
• D.20 mph is the advised safe speed for that curve

Why

An advisory speed plaque under a warning sign gives the safe speed for that specific hazard, such as a sharp curve. Slow to that speed before entering the curve.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 4: Traffic Control · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-012).

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