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When would you use an escape lane?
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When motorways merge
When carrying a dangerous cargo
When your brakes have failed
When emergency repairs are needed
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When your brakes have failedThis was the right answer
Escape lanes are found on steep downhill sections of road. They're designed to give a 'run-off' area, usually straight ahead, to allow vehicles to stop in an emergency. This is usually when brakes have faded or failed on large vehicles.
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