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Zorluk: OrtaLeaving the Motorway

A driver who realises late that their junction is approaching may cross the chevron markings bordered by a continuous solid white line between the main carriageway and the deceleration slip road, provided the road behind them is clear.

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False. Drivers must never cross solid-bordered chevron markings at motorway exits to correct a missed or late exit.
According to the Highway Code, you must not enter an area of chevrons or diagonal stripes bordered by a continuous solid white line unless it is an emergency. Realising late that you are approaching your junction does not constitute an emergency. If you cannot safely move into the deceleration lane before the start of the solid boundary, you must continue along the motorway to the next exit.

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1
Identify the legal status of chevron markings bordered by a continuous solid white line at motorway junction diverges.
Highway Code Rule 130 establishes that areas marked with diagonal stripes or chevrons bordered by a solid white line must not be entered except in an emergency.
These markings protect the gore area where traffic diverges at high speeds, preventing dangerous last-second lane cuts and collisions with crash cushions or barriers.
2
Evaluate whether a late exit realization qualifies as an emergency.
Missing a turn-off or realizing an exit too late is a navigational oversight, not an emergency.
Emergencies are strictly restricted to avoiding imminent danger, vehicle breakdowns, or directives from emergency services.
3
Determine the correct course of action for the driver.
The driver must remain in their lane on the main carriageway and proceed safely to the next motorway exit.
Attempting a sudden lane change across solid markings at high speeds endangers all surrounding road users.

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Prohibition of crossing solid-bordered chevron areas at motorway exits
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Leaving the Motorway

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