Revision question · Motorway rules

You're riding a motorcycle without a trailer on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise, what's the national speed limit?

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50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

80 mph

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70 mphThis was the right answer

The national speed limit of 70 mph applies to cars and motorcycles on the motorway, unless they're towing a trailer. This speed limit can be reduced and signs will show the new speed limit inside a red circle.

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National limits with and without a trailerReviewed guidance summary · The 70 mph answer requires a motorcycle not towing; the independent prompt correction supplies that condition.

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