Theory Test Practice - Motorway Driving

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When it comes to your theory test practice, the motorway driving topic will explore the various topics relateable to motorway driving for learner drivers. From which lane to use and to overtake on, to road signs and markings, to cats eyes. Learner POD has compiled a unique training article to help you with your theory training studies!

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Theory Training – Motorway Driving

When it comes to your theory test practice, it is really important to make sure you cover all of the aspects of the exam in your training schedule. Missing one section may result in you failing your theory test. It is important to make sure this does NOT happen to you.

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In this section, you will learn about motorway driving. This is quite a comprehensive part of your theory studies. In this section you will be looking at the following:

Speed limits on motorways
Types of vehicles allowed on the motorway
Use of lanes on a motorway
Stopping & breakdowns on a motorway

Speed Limits On Motorways

Motorways are faster roads than single carriageways and traffic tend to travel at constant speeds for longer periods of time. Motorway accidents account for only 4% of all road traffic accidents in the UK which makes them the safer types of roads.

However, such accidents tend to be more severe and very often end in fatalities. Situations on motorways can tend to change very quickly. For example one moment the roads are clear and the next moment you are in standstill traffic.

When driving on a motorway, it is vital that you keep alert at all times. One small mistake can lead to a traffic accident, that could be fatal. It is also very important to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy prior to joining a motorway. Driving at high speeds for long periods of time increases the chances of your car breaking down whilst on the motorway.

Speed limits on motorways vary dependent upon which vehicle you are driving. Here is a list:

Cars & Motorcycles: 70 mph
Cars towing caravans or trailers: 60 mph
Buses & Coaches (under 12m): 70 mph
Goods vehicles: 70 mph (60 mph if articulated or towing a trailer)
Goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes: 60mph

Types Of Vehicles Allowed on A Motorway

When it comes to driving on the motorway there are restrictions to who is allowed to use motorways. In the UK, the following types of people/vehicles are not allowed to use the motorway:

Bicycles
Motorcycles under 50cc
Most powered wheelchairs
Agricultural vehicles
Some slow moving vehicles

Use of Lanes On A Motorway

When it comes to lanes on the motorway, all vehicles should use the left-hand lane. This includes lorries, buses, coaches, cars, motorbikes, vans, trailers.

The middle and the right-hand lane are for overtaking vehicles only! Lorries are only permitted to overtake in the middle lane of a 3-lane motorway, but cars and motorcyclists are allowed to use the middle and right-hand lane to overtake slower moving traffic.

Stopping & Breakdowns on Motorways

You should not stop on a motorway. Motorways are designed to keep a constant flow of traffic. Only stop on a motorway when:

If flashing red lights appear above every lane
When told to do so by police, HATO or a VOSA personnel.
In a traffic jam
In an emergency or breakdown

If you need to stop, have a rest, or look at a map. Leave at the next exit or go to a service area. If you break down on a motorway, you should follow this advice:

Try and get your vehicle to the hard shoulder
Use an emergency telephone to call the operator, this will locate your exact whereabouts
You should get everyone out of the car and wait on the verge clear of the motorway itself.
Place a warning triangle 45 metres away from your vehicle to warn other traffic.

Theory Test Practice – Motorway Driving

Theory Training – Motorway Driving

Speed Limits On Motorways

Types Of Vehicles Allowed on A Motorway

Use of Lanes On A Motorway

Stopping & Breakdowns on Motorways