Where should you stand when using a motorway emergency telephone?
- A In front of the barrier
- B Facing the oncoming traffic
- C With your back to the traffic
- D Looking towards the grass verge
Why this is the answer
Motorway phones are free and easily located. You should face the oncoming traffic while using them, so that you can see approaching vehicles.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- In front of the barrier — In front of the barrier is in the path of anything that leaves the carriageway.
- C
- With your back to the traffic — With your back to the traffic you cannot see what is coming at you.
- D
- Looking towards the grass verge — Looking at the verge means looking away from the only direction danger comes from.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 8
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 8
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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