Traffic should use the hard shoulder in an emergency

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Traffic should use the hard shoulder in an emergency

Sign advising traffic to use the hard shoulder in an emergency. This sign is common on smart motorways without hard shoulder. In the theory test it tests your awareness of emergency procedures and the need to use refuge areas. Always use the hard shoulder only in emergencies.

Shape
Rectangular
Background
Blue
Border
White
Text type
Other
Diagram reference
829.3

Where you'll see this sign

Smart motorways without hard shoulder.

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