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Your vehicle breaks down on an expressway. What should you do first?
- A.Stop in the travel lane and set out flares
- B.Pull fully onto the shoulder, raise the hood, and turn on your flashers
- C.Stay in the lane and wave traffic around you
- D.Back up to the nearest exit
Correct answer
B. Pull fully onto the shoulder, raise the hood, and turn on your flashers
Why
Pull fully onto the shoulder, raise the hood, and turn on your emergency flashers to signal that you need help. Stay clear of moving traffic while you wait.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-168).