What to do if you break down on a motorway

Get to safety, call for help and stay out of the vehicle. A simple step-by-step guide for drivers who find themselves stranded on a fast road.

Why it matters

We spend our days at the sharp end of breakdowns, accidents and recoveries, which means we see the same problems come round again and again, and we know what usually causes them. Rather than keep that to ourselves, we’d rather pass it on.

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