Motorway Breakdowns

If you break down on the motorway :

Move as far over onto the hard shoulder as you can and switch on your hazard lights.

Call for help from the emergency phone, which will automatically provide your location details.

Give as much location detail as possible if you need to call from your mobile.

Stand on the verge, as the main danger is the possibility of being hit by passing cars.

Return to your car and lock yourself in if another vehicle stops; if approached, then lower your window a few centimetres and explain that help is on the way. (It is illegal to stop on the motorway to assist a breakdown.)

Click here for how to prepare for a long journey