Question 8 of 430 · Florida Permit Test
When you are driving on a highway that does not have a paved shoulder, if your vehicle breaks down you should
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Correct answer to question 8
- A: Try to get your vehicle completely out of the traffic lanes and off the paved surface of the highway before stopping.
Source: Official FLHSMV practice question
Explanation
If your vehicle breaks down, get it completely off the roadway if you can. Leaving any part of it on the pavement puts you and other drivers at risk of a crash.
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