beings its been a fair few years now since i passed, i wonder what is in the current highway code with regards to what you should do when breaking down on the hard shoulder etc? it often amazes me, the amount of broken down vehicles you see, that are stopped right on the white line, as opposed to getting as far over to the left as possible, that extra foot could be crucial.
i must go and buy a copy of the highway code.
chilistrucker:
beings its been a fair few years now since i passed, i wonder what is in the current highway code with regards to what you should do when breaking down on the hard shoulder etc? it often amazes me, the amount of broken down vehicles you see, that are stopped right on the white line, as opposed to getting as far over to the left as possible, that extra foot could be crucial.
i must go and buy a copy of the highway code.
Rule 275
If your vehicle develops a problem, leave the motorway at the next exit or pull into a service area. If you cannot do so, you should
-pull on to the hard shoulder and stop as far to the left as possible, with your wheels turned to the left
-try to stop near an emergency telephone (situated at approximately one-mile intervals along the hard shoulder)
-leave the vehicle by the left-hand door and ensure your passengers do the same. You MUST leave any animals in the vehicle or, in an emergency, keep them under proper control on the verge. Never attempt to place a warning triangle on a motorway
-do not put yourself in danger by attempting even simple repairs
-ensure that passengers keep away from the carriageway and hard shoulder, and that children are kept under control
-walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the carriageway (follow the arrows on the posts at the back of the hard shoulder) — the telephone is free of charge and connects directly to the Highways Agency or the police. Use these in preference to a mobile phone (see Rule 283). Always face the traffic when you speak on the phone
-give full details to the Highways Agency or the police; also inform them if you are a vulnerable motorist such as disabled, older or travelling alone
-return and wait near your vehicle (well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder)
-if you feel at risk from another person, return to your vehicle by a left-hand door and lock all doors. Leave your vehicle again as soon as you feel this danger has passed
[Laws MT(E&W)R reg 14 & MT(S)R reg 12]
Very sad news and a wake up call to all of us who work on the hard shoulder and those that drive next to it. RIP to the officer and thoughts to the driver, who I very much doubt, set out to kill someone. To all the Police haters, Coffeeholic is spot on with his post: whilst he dispises the Police, he is not celebrating. Lets hope all the Police haters can be as mature as Coffeeholic!!
RIP PC goodlad,terrible waste of life.
It keeps saying Mark Goodlad was from East Yorkshire. Any mentions of where?
Not particularly a fan of the police ,but very sad to hear this policeman was killed carrying out his duty ,RIP pc Goodlad and condolences to his family. 
Wheel Nut:
It keeps saying Mark Goodlad was from East Yorkshire. Any mentions of where?
Goole. I saw it mentioned on the TV news, can’t remember if it was Sky or BBC.
Edit: Might have been BBC News as I found this on their website.
mickyblue:
chilistrucker:
beings its been a fair few years now since i passed, i wonder what is in the current highway code with regards to what you should do when breaking down on the hard shoulder etc? it often amazes me, the amount of broken down vehicles you see, that are stopped right on the white line, as opposed to getting as far over to the left as possible, that extra foot could be crucial.
i must go and buy a copy of the highway code.Rule 275
If your vehicle develops a problem, leave the motorway at the next exit or pull into a service area. If you cannot do so, you should
-pull on to the hard shoulder and stop as far to the left as possible, with your wheels turned to the left
-try to stop near an emergency telephone (situated at approximately one-mile intervals along the hard shoulder)
-leave the vehicle by the left-hand door and ensure your passengers do the same. You MUST leave any animals in the vehicle or, in an emergency, keep them under proper control on the verge. Never attempt to place a warning triangle on a motorway
-do not put yourself in danger by attempting even simple repairs
-ensure that passengers keep away from the carriageway and hard shoulder, and that children are kept under control
-walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the carriageway (follow the arrows on the posts at the back of the hard shoulder) — the telephone is free of charge and connects directly to the Highways Agency or the police. Use these in preference to a mobile phone (see Rule 283). Always face the traffic when you speak on the phone
-give full details to the Highways Agency or the police; also inform them if you are a vulnerable motorist such as disabled, older or travelling alone
-return and wait near your vehicle (well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder)
-if you feel at risk from another person, return to your vehicle by a left-hand door and lock all doors. Leave your vehicle again as soon as you feel this danger has passed[Laws MT(E&W)R reg 14 & MT(S)R reg 12]
thankyou sir 
Thanks Neil. I recognise the name, although didn’t know the man.