Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

When leaving a motorway, many drivers fail to realise how fast they're going. How can you make sure you're not driving too fast?

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When you leave the motorway, check that your speed is below that of vehicles in the left-hand lane

As you enter the slip road, check your speed by glancing down at the speedometer

Maintain your speed until you get close to the junction at the end of the slip road

Always use the gears to assist in the reduction of speed when leaving the motorway

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As you enter the slip road, check your speed by glancing down at the speedometerThis was the right answer

When leaving a motorway, your judgement of speed may be affected: 40 mph may seem more like 20 mph. Check your speedometer: it will give you an accurate speed. Motorway slip roads and link roads often have sharp curves that require accurate judgement of speed.

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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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