Applies in all 50 states Parking, Stopping & Standing

What should you do if you must stop on the roadway because of an emergency?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

leave your lights off

Review the explanation below for the correct reasoning.

B

stop in the travel lane if the shoulder is narrow

Review the explanation below for the correct reasoning.

C

move as far off the road as possible and use warnings if needed

Correct answer

Detailed Explanation

Move to a safe location if possible and warn other drivers.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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