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You are driving a car along a road that has two lanes for each direction of travel, separated by a physical central reservation with crash barriers. In the absence of street lighting or posted speed limit signs, what is the maximum legal speed limit?

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

Answer

70 mph
A road with a physical central reservation dividing opposing directions of traffic is classified under the Highway Code as a dual carriageway. For cars and motorcycles not towing a trailer, the national speed limit on dual carriageways is 70 mph when no other limits are signed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the classification of the road from its physical features
The road is divided by a central reservation, which defines it as a dual carriageway rather than a single carriageway.
Speed limits in the Highway Code depend on road type and vehicle category.
2
Apply the national speed limit rule for a passenger car on an unlit dual carriageway
The legal maximum speed limit is 70 mph.
For standard passenger cars on dual carriageways without lower posted limits, the national speed limit is 70 mph.

Key Concept

National speed limits for cars on dual carriageways
Estimated Time:45s
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