You’ve left a motorway after a long period of driving at 70 mph. How is your judgement of speed likely to be affected?

Explanation: Driving at speed for long distances can give you a false impression of how fast you're going. Check your speedometer: it will give you the accurate speed. This is particularly important after leaving a motorway and returning to roads with lower speed limits.

Category: Band 1 road procedure

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 11, Highway Code: Rule 273