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Motorway Rules

What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

Select one answer A Contraflow systems B Variable speed limits C National speed limits D Lane closures

Congestion can be reduced by keeping traffic at a constant speed. At busy times, maximum speed limits are displayed on overhead gantries. These can be varied quickly, depending on the amount of traffic. By keeping to a constant speed on busy sections of motorway, overall journey times are normally improved.

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When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

Select one answer A When you're trying to save fuel B When you're travelling above the speed limit C When you're overtaking D When you're turning right

The right-hand lane of the motorway is for overtaking. Sometimes you may be directed into a right-hand lane as a result of roadworks or a traffic incident. This will be indicated by signs or officers directing the traffic.

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What's the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

Select one answer A 70 mph B 50 mph C 80 mph D 60 mph

The national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway is 70 mph. Lower speed limits may be in force; for example, at roadworks. Variable speed limits also operate in some areas when the motorway is very busy. Cars or motorcycles towing trailers are subject to a lower speed limit.

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How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

Select one answer A Keep your back to the traffic B Face the oncoming traffic C Stay close to the carriageway D Stand on the hard shoulder

Traffic is passing you at speed. If the draught from a large lorry catches you by surprise, it could blow you off balance and even onto the carriageway. By facing the oncoming traffic, you can see approaching lorries and so be prepared for their draught. You'll also be in a position to see any other hazards approaching.

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What restrictions apply to people who have a provisional driving licence?

Select one answer A They cannot drive unaccompanied B They cannot drive over 30 mph C They cannot drive at night D They cannot drive with more than one passenger

You will not be able to drive unaccompanied until you've passed your practical driving test. If you’ve not driven on the motorway while you were learning, ask your instructor to take you for a lesson on the motorway when you've passed your test. Alternatively, you could take part in the Pass Plus scheme. This has been created for new drivers and includes motorway driving. Ask your instructor for details.

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How should you use the lanes on a motorway?

Select one answer A Stay in one lane until you reach your exit B Use the lane that has the least traffic C Keep to the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking D Overtake using the lane that’s clearest

You should normally travel in the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking a slower-moving vehicle. When you've finished overtaking, move back into the left-hand lane, but do not cut across in front of the vehicle that you’ve overtaken.

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You're driving on the motorway. Which lane should you get into well before you reach your exit?

Select one answer A The middle lane B The left-hand lane C The right-hand lane D The hard shoulder

You’ll see the first advance direction sign one mile from a motorway exit. If you’re travelling at 60 mph in the right-hand lane, you’ll only have about 50 seconds before you reach the countdown markers. There'll be another sign at the half-mile point. Do not cut across lanes of traffic at the last moment – move to the left-hand lane in good time.

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Which vehicles are not allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

Select one answer A Motorcycle and sidecar outfits B Vehicles towing a trailer C Small delivery vans D Motorcycles

On the motorway, any vehicle towing a trailer is restricted to 60 mph. It’s not allowed in the right-hand lane, as it might hold up faster-moving traffic that wishes to overtake in that lane.

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You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?

Select one answer A The other car is going to change lanes B The driver wants you to overtake C Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly D There's a police speed check ahead

If the vehicle in front shows its hazard warning lights, there may be an incident, stopped traffic or queuing traffic ahead. By keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front, you're able to look beyond it and see any hazards well ahead.

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On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there's no traffic ahead?

Select one answer A Centre B Left C Right D Either the right or centre

On a three-lane motorway, you should travel in the left-hand lane unless you’re overtaking. This applies regardless of the speed at which you’re travelling.

Motorway Rules practice

What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

What's the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

What restrictions apply to people who have a provisional driving licence?

How should you use the lanes on a motorway?

You're driving on the motorway. Which lane should you get into well before you reach your exit?

Which vehicles are not allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?

On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there's no traffic ahead?

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