What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

1. The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
2. Correct answer: That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
3. That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
4. That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

WhyPulling onto the shoulder is safe where it is wide and level with the roadway. If the shoulder is narrow or lower than the asphalt, a wheel can drop off and the car may spin. The shoulder's markings and surface are not the main thing.