Question 526 · Car theory test
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
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Correct answer
Use a roadside phone to contact Gardaí, and never try to carry out repairs yourself.
Official explanation
When a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, a driver should move the vehicle to the hard shoulder, use the roadside phone to contact the Gardaí, and not place a warning device on the motorway. The driver should never try to do repairs themselves on the hard shoulder.
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