Driving a heavy goods vehicle is a huge responsibility – and when things go wrong, it can be frustrating and at times dangerous. A lorry breakdown on the motorway can cause a lot of disruption – so what should you do if your lorry breaks down on the motorway?

Keep calm! It’s easy to get flustered or anxious. Staying calm will mean you can manage the situation more effectively.

Stop safely. If possible try to manoeuvre your vehicle into a safe place to stop. Try to aim for a hard shoulder or emergency stop area if you can. Aim to keep the motorway as clear as possible.

Be safe. If you’re in a live motorway lane stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt on. Make sure you turn your hazard lights on to alert people that you’ve broken down.

Contact your breakdown provider. Don’t attempt to make repairs yourself – leave it to the experts! You may also want to consider if the emergency services need to be called if the road is blocked.

Your CPC driver training will also provide an update on best practise. Book your CPC training with us – Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email [email protected] to find out more and book your place.