Question 336 · Car theory test
What should a driver do if their vehicle has broken down on a motorway and they are awaiting assistance?
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Correct answer
Switch on the vehicle's hazard warning lights, get out of the vehicle, and stand safely to the side.
Official explanation
If your vehicle breaks down on the road, always switch on the hazard warning lights and stand clear of the vehicle while awaiting assistance. This will warn other traffic that there is a vehicle stopped on the road.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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