Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

On a motorway, where would vehicles travelling in opposite directions share the same carriageway?

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In the acceleration lane

In a contraflow system

On the hard shoulder

In a congested section

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In a contraflow systemThis was the right answer

Contraflow systems allow traffic to pass in opposite directions on the same carriageway; they're usually found where roadworks are being carried out. Care is needed as the lanes may be narrower than normal, the road surface may be poor, and oncoming traffic will be passing much closer than normal.

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Rule 290Highway Code rule · A contraflow shares one carriageway between opposing streams; lanes may be narrow and temporarily marked.

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