What should you use the hard shoulder of a motorway for?

Don’t use the hard shoulder for stopping unless it’s an emergency. If you want to stop for any other reason, go to the next exit or service station.

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You’re on a smart motorway. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?

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You’re on a motorway. There’s a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?

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