The Highway Code Myth Catching Out Millions of UK Drivers: Did You Get It Right? By BRD Investigations If you have clicked through from our recent social media poll, you are probably eager to find out if you got the right answer. You were presented with a scenario: you are driving a standard car on a road with a National Speed Limit sign. The road opens up into two wide lanes travelling in your direction, but there is no physical barrier separating you from the oncoming traffic. Hold onto your answer for just a moment. Whether you guessed 50 mph, 60 mph, or 70 mph, you are participating in one of the most widely debated and misunderstood aspects of UK driving. Millions of experienced, incredibly safe drivers are entirely unaware that their understanding of this specific road layout is flawed. Before we reveal the correct speed, let's look at why this scenario is so confusing. The Mental Shortcut We All Make From the day we ...
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