Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 411 of 424

Which way should you face when you speak on a motorway emergency telephone?

  1. Towards the traffic
  2. Away from the traffic
  3. Towards the central reservation only
  4. It does not matter
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Correct answer: Towards the traffic

Facing traffic keeps you aware of vehicles or debris coming at you.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287), Rule 277

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026