Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do when you're driving through a contraflow system on a motorway?

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Ensure that you don't exceed 30 mph

Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead

Switch lanes to keep the traffic flowing

Stay close to the vehicle ahead to reduce queues

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Keep a good distance from the vehicle aheadThis was the right answer

Obey any speed restriction in force and don't switch lanes or get too close to traffic in front of you.

Be aware that there will be no permanent barrier between you and the oncoming traffic.

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Rule 288Highway Code rule · Choose the contraflow lane early, obey the temporary limit and keep extra separation from the vehicle ahead and opposing traffic.Rule 290Highway Code rule · Choose the contraflow lane early, obey the temporary limit and keep extra separation from the vehicle ahead and opposing traffic.

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