Breakdowns and incidents•Rule 274
Prioritising Others When You Break Down
If your vehicle breaks down, think first of all other road users and
💡Example
If your vehicle breaks down, your first priority is to keep other road users safe by avoiding causing danger or obstruction. For example, if your car loses power on a busy A-road, you signal and steer carefully to the left, stop as far off the carriageway as possible, switch on your hazard lights, and make sure passengers get out on the left side away from the traffic.
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