You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?

A: It connects you to a local garage

B: Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers

C: It allows easy location by the emergency services

D: Mobile phones don't work on motorways

On a motorway, it’s best to use a roadside emergency telephone so that the emergency services are able to find you easily. The location of the nearest telephone is shown by an arrow on marker posts at the edge of the hard shoulder. If you use a mobile, th

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