full details, including if you are a vulnerable motorist.
In a situation where you are unable to make it to the hard shoulder, switch on your hazard lights, and only attempt to leave your car when you can safely clear the carriageway.
On standard roads
Just as you would on a motorway, the first priority if you break down or have car trouble is to get off the road, if possible, and as far as possible. Immediately switch on your hazard lights to alert other drivers, and leave sidelights on if it is dark or visibility is poor. Once again, any reflective clothing will help you to stay safe, and again, get all passengers safely out and away from the car, particularly if you have been forced to stop in a dangerous spot or your vehicle is causing an obstruction.
A warning triangle placed at least 45 metres from your car, on the same side of the road, will ensure other motorists are aware of a potential hazard, but do be careful when doing this.
Lastly, think carefully about whether it is safe for you to make any repairs, such as changing a tyre. If you are in any doubt, call for help.
Transport Select Committee want you to respond.
The Transport Committee is launching an inquiry into the user experience of the Government motoring agencies. The purpose of this inquiry is to look closely at the experience motorists, hauliers, bus companies and others have when interacting with the Government's various motoring agencies and to make recommendations for improvements.
What do you think of the way you are treated by the DVSA, good or bad have your say.
http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/transport-committee/news/government-motoring-agencies---tor/
Closing date 24th February 2014.