Many drivers on UK roads could be ignorant of vital motoring laws, claims new research.
A survey of 1,000 drivers conducted by Warranty Direct found that nearly a third are not aware of national speed limits or motorway rules.
Warranty Driver found 32 per cent of those surveyed thought the national speed limit on a single carriageway was 70 mph – when in fact, it is 60 mph.
Worryingly, a third thought it was acceptable to pull over to the hard shoulder on a motorway to have a sleep, if there is no rest spot available.
The chief operating officer at Warranty Direct, Philip Ward, said: "Our latest survey reveals there is a strong need for UK drivers to brush up on their knowledge of driving laws.
"The results suggest many mistakes could be down to not knowing the appropriate laws, which can easily be rectified. We recommend any unsure drivers to re-read a copy of the Highway Code to avoid causing any dangerous situations when out on the road."