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MotorwaysQuestion 217 of 424

When may you use the hard shoulder of a motorway?

  1. When you need to check your phone
  2. When the lanes are busy
  3. In an emergency or when directed by police, traffic officers or a sign
  4. When you want to rest for a few minutes
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Correct answer: In an emergency or when directed by police, traffic officers or a sign

The hard shoulder is only for emergencies, or when police, traffic officers or a sign direct you to use it.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Motorways (253 to 274), Rule 269

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026