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What's the national speed limit on a two-way road outside a built-up area?

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30 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

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60 mphThis was the right answer

The national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a single carriageway is 60 mph. You don't have to drive at the speed limit. Use your judgement and keep within the speed limit while driving at a speed that suits the road, weather and traffic conditions.

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Rule 124Highway Code rule · Distinguish the 70 mph car dual-carriageway limit, the 60 mph single-carriageway limit and nation-specific street-lit defaults.

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