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Under the Highway Code, which of the following road users is strictly prohibited from using a motorway?

  1. A
    A car towing a single-axle caravan
  2. B
    A learner car driver accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor in a dual-controlled car
  3. A cyclist riding a pedal bicycleAnswer
  4. D
    A large goods vehicle exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass

Answer

A cyclist riding a pedal bicycle is strictly prohibited from using a motorway.
Under Highway Code Rule 253, motorways must not be used by pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, certain slow-moving agricultural vehicles, and motorcycles under 50 cc. Pedal bicycles cannot safely integrate with high-speed traffic and are therefore completely prohibited.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Review the restrictions set out in Highway Code Rule 253 regarding prohibited motorway road users.
Rule 253 identifies pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, motorcycles under 50 cc, and certain slow-moving agricultural vehicles as prohibited.
Motorways are high-speed environments designed exclusively for specific classes of motor vehicles capable of maintaining appropriate speeds safely.
2
Evaluate the eligibility of each road user listed in the options.
Towing vehicles, dual-control supervised learner drivers, and large goods vehicles are all permitted with conditions, whereas pedal cycles are completely banned.
This isolates the only road user category that is categorically prohibited under the regulations.

Key Concept

Prohibited vehicles and road users on motorways under Highway Code Rule 253
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