What's the national speed limit on a motorway for a lorry weighing over 7.5 tonnes?
- A 50 mph (80 km/h)
- B 55 mph (88 km/h)
- C 60 mph (96 km/h)
- D 70 mph (112 km/h)
Why this is the answer
Be aware of, and obey, all speed limits. On a motorway, any lorry that's articulated, towing a trailer, or over 7.5 tonnes must not exceed 60 mph (96 km/h).
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- 50 mph (80 km/h) — 50 mph is the single-carriageway figure for this weight.
- B
- 55 mph (88 km/h) — 55 mph is not a limit used anywhere in Great Britain.
- D
- 70 mph (112 km/h) — 70 mph is the motorway limit for cars and lighter vehicles.
Where this comes from
- The Highway Code — page 48
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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