Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You leave a motorway, following a long period of fast driving. How is your judgement of speed likely to be affected?

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You're likely to drive faster than you realise

Your judgement of speed is likely to be unaltered

You're likely to drive more slowly than you realise

Your judgement of speed is likely to be improved

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You're likely to drive faster than you realiseThis was the right answer

After driving at motorway speeds for some time, a driver's judgement of speed may be affected. Having left a motorway, it's important that drivers frequently check their speedometer to avoid driving faster than they realise.

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Rule 274Highway Code rule · After prolonged motorway driving, check the speedometer: perceived speed may be lower than actual speed, especially on curved exit and link roads.

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