BC Class 5&7
BC road signs practice question Q-0013: What does the 40 mean?
The sign shown appears before a bend that also carries a smaller sign reading 40. You are on a road posted at 80 km/h. What does the 40 mean?
- a An advisory speed for the curve, often well below the posted limit
- b A new legal speed limit that replaces 80 for the rest of the road
- c The minimum speed you must maintain through the curve
- d The distance in metres to the start of the curve
Answer
An advisory speed for the curve, often well below the posted limit
Learn to Drive Smart · LTDS-2026-03 · Chapter 3 · Signs, signals and road markings · Warning signs
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