What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?
- Correct answer: Observing all traffic on the road, signaling appropriately and gradually moving back on the road.
- Signaling appropriately and getting back to the road as quickly as possible.
- Getting back to the road diagonally, as quickly as possible..
- Putting the vehicle in a diagonal position and turning on the vehicle’s distress lights.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Observing all traffic on the road, signaling appropriately and gradually moving back on the road.
Before getting back onto the road from the hard shoulder, check that the traffic situation allows it safely, signal to let other drivers know, and move onto the road gradually. A sharp or fast move up may cause loss of control because of the height difference between the shoulder and the road, and may surprise the traffic on the road. Distress lights are no substitute for signaling and checking the traffic.