Rule 254 ↗
Traffic on motorways usually travels faster than on other roads, so you have less time to react. It is especially important to use your mirrors earlier and look much further ahead than you would on other roads.
Mastering the Motorway : Speed and Awareness
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Mastering the Motorway : Speed and Awareness
The Reality of High - Speed Driving
Essential Motorway Adjustments
Faster Traffic Flow: Metorway traffic moves at higher speeds than on other road types , fundamentally changing the driving dynamic .
Earlier Mirror Checks
Because situations develop quickly , you must use your mirrors much earlier than you would on standard roads .
Extended Forward Vision
Look much further ehead than usual to identify potential hazards well before you reach them .
Faster Traffic Flow
Motorway traffic moves at higher speeds than on other road types , fundamentally changing the driving dynamic .
Reduced Reaction Time
Higher speeds mean you cover more distance in less time , giving you a shorter window to respond to incidents .