Question 1454 · Truck theory test
What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?
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Correct answer
Stopping in an emergency.
Official explanation
There are extra dangers when driving on a motorway because of the increased volume of traffic and higher speed. For safety reasons, a driver should not drive or stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency or breakdown.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Sharing the Road
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