Question 890 in the bank

What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

A view from above of a road. In the middle is a wide paved strip between two solid white lines. On both sides of it are lanes with dashed white lines, yellow edge lines, and two cars.
  1. Correct answer: It is an escape place in case of danger.
  2. It is a place to stop and talk on the cellular phone,
  3. It is a place for parking and stopping for the purpose of driver refreshment.
  4. It is a lane used for overtaking restricted vehicles, which illegally drive in the right lane

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: It is an escape place in case of danger.

The hard shoulder on a freeway is not a driving lane. It is for emergencies: an escape place from danger, or a place to stop when the vehicle breaks down. Do not drive on it to overtake, and do not stop on it to talk on the phone or to rest. A tired driver should leave the freeway for a suitable rest area, because stopping on the hard shoulder exposes them to being hit by a fast vehicle.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).