What’s the aim of a smart motorway?

A: To prevent overtaking

B: To reduce rest stops

C: To prevent tailgating

D: To reduce congestion

Smart motorway schemes are intended to reduce congestion and make journey times more reliable. In these areas, the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane to ease congestion at peak times or in the event of an incident. Variable speed limits are used

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