Rules of the Road
When is it permitted to use the hard shoulder of a motorway in Ireland?
- ○When overtaking a slow vehicle
- ✓In the event of a breakdown or emergency stop
- ○When joining the motorway from a slip road
- ○During peak hours when traffic is heavy
Correct answer
In the event of a breakdown or emergency stop
The hard shoulder is reserved for genuine breakdowns and emergencies. Driving on it or using it to pass other traffic is illegal except in an emergency.
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