When may you stop on a motorway?

A: If you have to read a map

B: When you're tired and need a rest

C: If your mobile phone rings

D: In an emergency or breakdown

You shouldn’t normally stop on a motorway, but there may be occasions when you need to do so. If you’re unfortunate enough to break down, make every effort to pull up on the hard shoulder.

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