Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving on a motorway. There are no overhead signals. When should you use the hard shoulder?

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To answer a mobile phone

When your vehicle breaks down

For a short rest when you're tired

To check a road atlas

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When your vehicle breaks downThis was the right answer

The hard shoulder can only be used as an extra lane when a speed limit is shown above it. At all other times it is only to be used for breakdowns or emergencies, or if directed to do so by the police, traffic officers or a traffic sign.

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Rule 269Highway Code rule · Do not stop on or use the hard shoulder except for an emergency or when a signal, officer or signed operating lane permits it.Rule 271Highway Code rule · Do not stop on or use the hard shoulder except for an emergency or when a signal, officer or signed operating lane permits it.

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