Question 719 · Car theory test
Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum speed allowed for a car towing a trailer on a motorway?
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Correct answer
80 km/h.
Official explanation
When towing a trailer on a motorway, it is illegal to exceed 80 km/h - excessive speed will make such a vehicle unstable.
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