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Breakdowns and incidents: Obstructions

Rule 279 If anything falls from your vehicle (or any other vehicle) on to the road, stop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so. Rule 280 Motorways. On a motorway do not try to remove the

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Breakdowns and incidents: Additional rules for motorways

Rule 275 If your vehicle develops a problem, leave the motorway at the next exit or pull into a service area. If you cannot do so, you should: pull on to the hard shoulder and stop as far to the

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Breakdowns and incidents: Breakdowns

Rule 274 If your vehicle breaks down, think first of all other road users and: get your vehicle off the road if possible warn other traffic by using your hazard warning lights if your vehicle is causing an obstruction help

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Motorways: Leaving the motorway

Rule 272 Unless signs indicate that a lane leads directly off the motorway, you will normally leave the motorway by a slip road on your left. You should: watch for the signs letting you know you are getting near your

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Motorways: Stopping

Rule 270 You MUST NOT stop on the carriageway, hard shoulder, slip road, central reservation or verge except in an emergency, or when told to do so by the police, HA traffic officers in uniform, an emergency sign or by

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Preventing accidental runovers of children in driveways

Every year several children die and many are injured as a result of being run over in a driveway, usually by a parent, friend or relative. The majority of these children are between 2-5 years old as they have rapid

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Wet weather motorcycle riding advice

Rainy weather provides more challenges for motorbike riders than car drivers. It changes the friction and feel of the road surface, and reduces visibility, so it’s important that you adjust your riding style and your awareness of potential hazards. Visibility

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