Revision question · Rules of the road

What's the national speed limit for a motorcycle without a trailer on a single carriageway?

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40 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

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60 mphThis was the right answer

The national maximum is 60 mph for a motorcycle not towing on a single carriageway. A motorcycle towing a trailer is limited to 50 mph. Follow any lower signed limit and ride more slowly whenever road, weather or traffic conditions require.

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National limits with and without a trailerReviewed guidance summary · The single-carriageway 60 mph answer is for a motorcycle not towing; the independent correction makes that explicit.

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