Your car breaks down in lane 1 of a smart motorway and there is no emergency area close by. What should you do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Keep your seat belt on, put the hazard lights on and call 999 if you cannot get to safety
- Step 1: Without a hard shoulder, leaving your car on a live lane is dangerous. Step 2. Stay belted in with hazards on and call the emergency services. Answer: Keep your seat belt on, put the hazard lights on and call 999 if you cannot get to safety. Why not the others: Standing behind, walking along or placing a triangle puts you at risk.
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