Skip to content
C1Difficulty 3/5

In ordinary traffic, with none of the regulatory exceptions to minimum speed applying, which vehicles cannot use a motorway because their speed is insufficient?

Correct answer

Motor vehicles unable to maintain at least 60 km/h in those conditions.

Motor vehicles unable to travel at least 60 km/h in those conditions. Article 49 sets this general motorway and dual-carriageway minimum, but provides justified exceptions for special vehicles or transport and traffic, vehicle or road circumstances, among others. An emergency requiring abnormally slow travel requires leaving the motorway at the first exit. Carrying a trailer or dangerous goods does not itself create a universal access ban; their conditions and restrictions apply. Motorway and dual-carriageway access rules differ for some users: certain cyclists can use dual-carriageway shoulders under the specified conditions. For special vehicles not exceeding the regulatory masses or dimensions, Article 38(3) requires the ability to exceed 60 km/h on level ground and meet its other conditions, rather than merely reach that speed.

Practice more C1 licence questions

A self-check with exam-style questions on Safe loading. Free, no signup.

All options

  • Motor vehicles unable to maintain at least 60 km/h in those conditions.

  • All vehicles towing a trailer, even when they meet the traffic requirements.

  • All vehicles carrying dangerous goods, even when they meet the requirements and no specific restriction applies.

Editorial status: editorially approved. This status does not certify legal review. Report a correction

Share this question

Keep studying

Glossary terms in this question

Related questions