Smart Motorways and Breakdowns: Staying Safe Without a Hard Shoulder

Many motorways now use overhead signs to manage traffic, and some have no permanent hard shoulder. This course explains in plain English what the red X and the speed limits on the overhead signs mean, and exactly what to do if your car develops a problem – using the official “Go left” advice from National Highways and the Highway Code.

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