Unless signs show a lower limit, what is the maximum speed at which a car towing a trailer… — UK Driving Theory Test

Unless signs show a lower limit, what is the maximum speed at which a car towing a trailer is legally allowed to travel on a motorway?

60 mph is the maximum legal speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway.

On UK motorways, the national speed limit for cars towing trailers or caravans is 60 mph, which is 10 mph lower than the limit for solo cars.

Identify the road type and the vehicle combination

The road is a motorway under national speed limit rules, and the vehicle is a passenger car towing a trailer.

Speed limits in the UK vary depending on both road classification and vehicle configuration.

Apply the statutory speed limit reduction for towing

The standard motorway limit of 70 mph is reduced by 10 mph to 60 mph for towing vehicles.

The UK Highway Code specifies a maximum speed limit of 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways for all vehicles towing trailers or caravans.

National speed limits for towing vehicles on UK motorways

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