When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

A: In an emergency

B: If you feel tired and need to rest

C: If you miss the exit that you wanted

D: To pick up a hitchhiker

You should only stop on the hard shoulder in a genuine emergency. Don’t stop there to have a rest or picnic, pick up hitchhikers, answer a mobile phone or check a map. If you miss your intended exit, carry on to the next. Never reverse along the hard shou

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