Alertness & Attitude
When is it acceptable to use the hard shoulder of a motorway to make a phone call?
- ○Whenever you like
- ✓Only in an emergency or breakdown
- ○To check directions
- ○To answer a work call
Correct answer
Only in an emergency or breakdown
The hard shoulder is for emergencies and breakdowns only. Leave the carriageway at services or an exit for any other reason (rule 275).
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