In a situation of traffic congestion on a dual carriageway, is a passenger car allowed to drive on the shoulder to make progress?

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The correct answer is No. General Traffic Regulations state that passenger cars must drive on the carriageway and not on the shoulder. Use of the shoulder is restricted to: Emergencies or breakdowns: If the vehicle malfunctions. Specific vehicles: Such as bicycles, mopeds, or animal-drawn vehicles (if no specific path exists). Driving on the shoulder during a traffic jam is prohibited because it blocks the path of priority vehicles (ambulances, fire engines, police) and increases the risk of accidents. The only exception for driving on the shoulder without a breakdown is when traffic officers or signs expressly open the shoulder as a temporary additional lane.

In a situation of traffic congestion on a dual carriageway, is a passenger car allowed to drive on the shoulder to make progress?

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