the Speed limits table) 

● keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and increase the gap on wet or icy roads, or in fog (see Rules 126 and 235). 

261. You MUST NOT  exceed 70 mph (112 km/h), or the maximum speed limit permitted for your vehicle. If a lower speed limit is in force, either permanently or temporarily, at road works for example, you MUST NOT  exceed the lower limit. On some motorways, mandatory motorway signals (which display the speed within a red ring) are used to vary the maximum speed limit to improve traffic flow. You MUST NOT  exceed this speed limit. 

Law RTRA sects 17, 86, 89 & sch 6 

262. The monotony of driving on a motorway can make you feel sleepy. To minimise the risk, follow the advice in Rule 91. 

263. You MUST NOT  reverse, cross the central reservation, or drive against the traffic flow. If you have missed your exit, or have taken the wrong route, carry on to the next exit. 

Laws MT(E&W)R regs 6, 8 & 10 & MT(S)R regs 4, 5, 7 & 9 

## 5.Lane discipline 

264. You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past. Slow-moving or speed-restricted vehicles should always remain in the left-hand lane of the carriageway unless overtaking. You MUST NOT  drive on the hard shoulder except in an emergency or if directed to do so by the police, HA traffic officers in uniform or 

