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You are driving a car on a motorway where a temporary variable speed limit of 50 mph had been displayed. You then reach an overhead gantry showing the national speed limit sign. What is the maximum legal speed limit that now applies to your car?

  1. A
    60 mph
  2. 70 mphAnswer
  3. C
    50 mph
  4. D
    80 mph

Answer

70 mph
When a national speed limit sign is displayed on a motorway gantry, it indicates that previous temporary variable speed limits have ended. For cars and motorcycles, the national speed limit on a motorway is 70 mph.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle class and road type from the scenario.
The driver is operating a standard car on a motorway.
National speed limits depend on the specific vehicle category and the type of road being used.
2
Interpret the effect of the national speed limit sign displayed on the gantry.
The previous 50 mph variable speed restriction is cancelled.
The national speed limit sign (a white circular sign with a black diagonal stripe) indicates that standard statutory speed limits apply again.
3
Apply the statutory UK national speed limit for a passenger car on a motorway.
The maximum legal speed limit is 70 mph.
Under the UK Highway Code, the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on motorways is 70 mph.

Key Concept

National speed limits on UK motorways and resuming standard limits after variable speed limit zones.
Estimated Time:45s
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Speed Limits on Motorways

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