Cryptic crossword clue
Expert driver patrols ground around main road before noon 5,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 5 letter word ALAIN PROST

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The straight part
We know that "Expert driver" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case expert driver = alain prost.
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