Safety on the Hard Shoulder

Safety on the Hard Shoulder

Rejoining a motorway after an emergency stop is one of the most high-risk maneuvers a driver can perform. This poster highlights three critical steps for rejoining safely:

  • Accelerate: Use the length of the hard shoulder as a temporary runway.
  • Match Speed: You must reach a speed comparable to the vehicles in the left-hand lane to avoid being a hazard.
  • Merge: Signal early and wait for a definitive gap.

Attempting to pull out from a stationary position is extremely dangerous. By utilizing the hard shoulder to build momentum, you ensure a smooth, predictable transition back into the flow of traffic.