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Rule 261 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 261. There are 4 questions in this test. You need to answer 3 out of 4 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What is the standard maximum speed limit on motorways? Give one answer
A 50 mph (80 km/h)
B 60 mph (97 km/h)
C 70 mph (112 km/h)
D 80 mph (129 km/h)
Correct Answer: C 70 mph (112 km/h)
Explanation: The standard maximum speed limit on motorways is 70 mph (112 km/h) unless otherwise stated.
2. If a lower speed limit is displayed at road works, what must you do? Give one answer
A Follow the lower limit
B Ignore the limit
C Maintain 70 mph
D Use the national speed limit
Correct Answer: A Follow the lower limit
Explanation: At road works, if a lower speed limit is displayed, you must adhere to this lower limit.
3. What must you do if mandatory motorway signals display a speed limit? Give one answer
A Ignore unless speed cameras present
B Keep to the national limit
C Obey the displayed limit
D Only follow in heavy traffic
Correct Answer: C Obey the displayed limit
Explanation: Mandatory motorway signals displaying a speed limit within a red ring must be obeyed to vary maximum speed.
4. Under which law are speed limits on motorways regulated? Give one answer
A Highway Code Rule 260
B Motorways Traffic Act 1991
C Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
D Speed Management Act 2002
Correct Answer: C Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Explanation: Motorway speed limits are governed by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984: Sections 17, 86, 89 & Schedule 6.