Highway Code
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In the UK, the national speed limit for cars on a single-carriageway road is 60 mph to manage safety on roads without physical central barriers. Option C is incorrect because 70 mph is the limit reserved for dual-carriageways and motorways, while Option A is too low for the default national limit.
Pelican crossings use a unique flashing amber light phase that allows drivers to proceed if the crossing is completely clear. Other crossings, like puffin crossings, use smart sensors and do not feature a flashing amber light, instead remaining red until pedestrians have finished crossing.
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In the UK, the national speed limit for cars on a single-carriageway road is 60 mph to manage safety on roads without physical central barriers. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.
An exam-style question, fully explained
The national speed limit on a single-carriageway road in the UK is:
- Identify what the question tests: The national speed limit on a single-carriageway road in the UK is:.
- In the UK, the national speed limit for cars on a single-carriageway road is 60 mph to manage safety on roads without physical central barriers.
- Option C is incorrect because 70 mph is the limit reserved for dual-carriageways and motorways, while Option A is too low for the default national limit.
Traps the examiner sets
- Option C is incorrect because 70 mph is the limit reserved for dual-carriageways and motorways, while Option A is too low for the default national limit.
- It does not refer to mirror check frequency, making option A incorrect, as mirrors should be checked dynamically based on road conditions.
- Other crossings, like puffin crossings, use smart sensors and do not feature a flashing amber light, instead remaining red until pedestrians have finished crossing.
- Larger vehicles do not have automatic priority over smaller ones, though drivers should give them extra room to maneuver safely.
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