Life Hack: What to do if your car breaks down on a motorway

How to stay safe in an emergency situation
Life Hack: What to do if your car breaks down on a motorway

Everything you need to know to stay safe during a breakdown

Where should I pull over?

According to insurer the AA, the hard shoulder is one of the most dangerous areas on any road and is only for emergency use. In an emergency, you should move your vehicle onto the hard shoulder if you have no other choice. The safest option is to drive to a safer place off the motorway if possible rather than stopping on the hard shoulder.

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