While driving on an all-lane running smart motorway, an engine warning forces you to pull into an Emergency Area (emergency refuge area). Which TWO actions should you take to comply with official breakdown procedures?
- Switch on your hazard warning lights and ensure all occupants exit via the left-hand passenger doorsAnswer
- Use the emergency roadside telephone in the refuge area to contact the regional control centreAnswer
- CWalk back along the verge to place a red warning triangle 45 metres behind your vehicle
- DRemain seated inside the car with the doors locked until breakdown assistance arrives
Answer
Switch on your hazard warning lights and ensure all occupants exit via the left-hand passenger doors, and use the emergency roadside telephone in the refuge area to contact the regional control centre.
When stopping in an Emergency Area on a smart motorway, drivers must switch on hazard warning lights, ensure all occupants exit via the left-hand passenger doors to move behind the safety barrier, and use the emergency telephone provided. This ensures maximum protection against traffic collisions and gives regional control centres the exact vehicle location.
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Safety and reporting protocols for vehicle breakdowns in Emergency Areas on smart motorways
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