Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You decide to use your mobile phone to call for help. You should

Explanation: The emergency services need to know your exact location so they can reach you as quickly as possible. Look for a number on the nearest marker post beside the hard shoulder. Give this number when you call the emergency services as it will help them to locate you. Be ready to describe where you are, for example, by reference to the last junction or service station you passed.

Category: Motorway Rules

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 15, Highway Code: Rule 283