Failed driving test

[mrs_overall]

Let me sound you out on this one - eldest son has just failed his test for speeding. The road was a dual carriageway with 3 roundabouts on it. From roundabout A to roundabout B there were roadworks and a 30mph limit which he stuck to. The roadworks ended just before roundabout B. From roundabout B to roundabout C there were no roadworks and no 30mph signs. He drove at just below 60mph on this bit and failed his test as the examiner said it was still 30mph. Immediately after the test I drove on this stretch of road and there were NO speed limit signs whatsoever.
What are your thoughts?

[:Ace:]

When I was learning I was taught the speed limit remained the same as the last speed limit sign you saw untill you see a new one. And I'm afraid to say that the examiners decision is final.

I bet he's gutted, I failed twice!

It's the best feeling ever when you pass though!

Good luck

[misundrstood]

to mrs_overall the end of the roadworks should show a national speed limit sign just after the end of roadworks sign if this was not displayed then the speed limit should still be 30 does that help

[t-mids]

I always understood that when a road is not displaying any speed limit signs but the road has street lighting then it is automatically 30 mph... I'm sure it says that in the highway code... but you mention no lighting on the road, but anyway, tell him best drivers pass 2nd time anyway! apparently!!

[joggerjayne]

ace is right

the speed limit is the same as the last speed limit sign that you passed

even if you turn onto a totally different road

if there was no "restriction ends" sign, then it was still 30mph

[mrs_overall]

Thanks for your answers.
He's gutted he failed, particularly as he got no minor faults on his test.
He's applied for another test so fingers crossed.

[Disco Fever]

Can you contest the result, take pics of the signs and where they are you never know....

[dustypuss]

disco fever you can contest a test but the decision cannot be changed

all you get if you win your appeal is a free test

not worth it