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always off the carriageway, on the right-hand side of it, and leaving the passable part of the hard shoulder clear.
When we intend to stop or park on an interurban road, we must bear in mind that, as a general rule, this will always be done off the carriageway, on the right-hand side of it, leaving the passable part of the hard shoulder clear. When carrying out the manoeuvre, we shall do so in such a way as to obstruct the movement of other road users as little as possible.
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on the hard shoulder, when it is passable and sufficient.
always on the hard shoulder.
always off the carriageway, on the right-hand side of it, and leaving the passable part of the hard shoulder clear.
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Hard shoulder
Longitudinal strip of the road outside and alongside the carriageway. It is not an ordinary lane, and its use depends on the vehicle, road and signs.
Interurban road
Any public road outside a built-up area. Its opposite is the urban road, which runs inside a built-up area except for through-roads.
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