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You have walked to an emergency roadside telephone after breaking down on a motorway. How should you position yourself while speaking to the operator?

  1. A
    Stand behind your vehicle on the hard shoulder while displaying a warning triangle
  2. Face oncoming motorway traffic so you can see any approaching hazardsAnswer
  3. C
    Sit back inside your vehicle to monitor the dashboard warning lights
  4. D
    Step onto the edge of the running lane to make yourself clearly visible to other drivers

Answer

Face oncoming motorway traffic so you can see any approaching hazards
Under Highway Code Rule 275, when using an emergency roadside telephone, you should always face oncoming traffic. This allows you to monitor approaching vehicles and react quickly if an oncoming vehicle strays onto the hard shoulder or verge.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the nearest emergency roadside telephone by following the arrows on the marker posts along the verge.
You arrive safely at the roadside telephone situated behind the safety barrier.
Emergency telephones connect directly to National Highways or the police, automatically providing your exact location.
2
Position your body facing oncoming traffic along the carriageway while making the call.
You maintain continuous visual awareness of all approaching vehicles.
The Highway Code requires drivers to face oncoming traffic so they can see and react immediately to any vehicles veering off the carriageway.

Key Concept

Highway Code motorway breakdown and emergency telephone procedures
Estimated Time:45s
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Motorway and High-Speed Road Emergencies

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