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On an unlit dual carriageway with no posted speed limit signs, what is the maximum speed permitted for a standard car?

  1. A
    40 mph
  2. B
    50 mph
  3. C
    60 mph
  4. 70 mphAnswer

Answer

70 mph
Under the UK Highway Code, the national speed limit for standard passenger cars on dual carriageways and motorways is 70 mph, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle class and road type from the scenario.
Vehicle is a standard passenger car; road type is a dual carriageway without specific speed limit signs.
National speed limits in the UK are determined by vehicle classification and road type when no specific limit signs are displayed.
2
Apply the UK Highway Code national speed limit rule for cars on dual carriageways.
The maximum speed limit is 70 mph.
For standard passenger cars, the national speed limit on dual carriageways and motorways is 70 mph.

Key Concept

UK national speed limits for cars on dual carriageways
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