Why should a driver avoid the hard shoulder of a motorway in normal conditions?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It is kept for breakdowns and emergency vehicles
- Step 1: The shoulder lies outside the traffic lanes. Step 2. It lets broken-down vehicles and rescue services stop clear of traffic. Answer: It is kept for breakdowns and emergency vehicles. Why not the others: It is reserved for slow vehicles being overtaken: slow traffic stays in the normal lanes. It is the lane used to enter the motorway: entry is by the slip road and acceleration lane. It is meant for vehicles heavier than 3.5 tonnes: weight gives no right to use the shoulder; it stays free for emergencies whatever the vehicle.
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