What should a driver do if their vehicle gets a puncture on a motorway?

  1. Stop in the traffic lane and switch on the hazard warning lights.
  2. Pull in where safe on the hard shoulder and call for assistance.
  3. Stop in the hard shoulder and get a passenger to warn traffic.
  4. Drive on to the next service area and get assistance.

Correct Answer

Pull in where safe on the hard shoulder and call for assistance.

Explanation: Don't try to change a wheel on a motorway; as this could be very dangerous. Drive the car on to the hard shoulder; and when it is safe to do so; get out of the vehicle and move behind the barrier. Call for assistance from a motorway emergency phone or using a mobile phone (call the Gardaí).

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