Great Britain Theory Test Coach
MotorwaysQuestion 211 of 424

Emergency workers are stopped on the hard shoulder. You are in the left lane. What should you do if it is safe?

  1. Move into the next lane to give them more space
  2. Sound your horn to warn them
  3. Slow down to a walking pace
  4. Stay close to the left lane line
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Correct answer: Move into the next lane to give them more space

Create more space for people and stopped vehicles by moving to the adjacent lane when it is safe.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Motorways (253 to 274), Rule 264

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026