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What's the national speed limit for buses and coaches on a dual carriageway?

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55 mph

60 mph

65 mph

70 mph

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60 mphThis was the right answer

Don't be tempted to drive on the limiter when using dual carriageway roads. The speed limit for passenger-carrying vehicles is 60 mph. Be considerate to faster-moving traffic by not using the middle or outside lanes unnecessarily.

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Use the speed limit for this vehicle and countryReviewed guidance summary · These ask the over-7.5-tonne England/Wales single and dual limits, a towing motorway limit and the bus dual-carriageway limit; the categories are not interchangeable.

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