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What is the main difference between driving on a motorway and driving on other types of road?

  1. A.Traffic travelling at 120 km/h must only use the outside lane of a motorway.
  2. B.Learner permit holders must be accompanied by a full licence holder.
  3. C.Traffic is generally permitted to travel at a higher speed on a motorway.
  4. D.Traffic generally travels at lower speeds on a motorway than on a dual-carriageway.
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Correct answer: C. Traffic is generally permitted to travel at a higher speed on a motorway.

Motorways are designed so that traffic can move faster and more freely, without traffic lights, crossroads, level crossings and other road features that might slow down traffic. There are also restrictions on who may use a motorway – for example learner-drivers and motorcycles under 50 cc are prohibited.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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