If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway; what should a person do?
- A Use a roadside phone to contact Gardaí and never try to carry out repairs yourself.
- B Place a red warning triangle on the motorway to warn other drivers.
- C Ask a passenger to stand on the road to warn other traffic.
- D Turn on the full beam headlights to alert other drivers.
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Correct answer: Use a roadside phone to contact Gardaí and never try to carry out repairs yourself..
When a vehicle breaks down on a motorway; a driver should move the vehicle to the hard shoulder; use the roadside phone to contact the Gardaí; and do not place a warning device on the motorway. The driver should never try to do repairs themselves in the hard shoulder.
When a vehicle breaks down on a motorway; a driver should move the vehicle to the hard shoulder; use the roadside phone to contact the Gardaí; and do not place a warning device on the motorway. The driver should never try to do repairs themselves in the hard shoulder.