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 obstruction yourself. Stop at the next emergency telephone and call the Highways Agency or the police.
Darren has owned several companies in the automotive, advertising and education industries. He has run driving theory educational websites since 2010.
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