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To stop our vehicle in the event of a failure of the braking systems
Emergency braking areas are escape zones off the carriageway, designed so that a vehicle can be brought to a stop in the event of a braking system failure. They must never be used for parking under normal conditions.
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To reserve a suitable place for stopping and parking
As a parking area in case of emergency
To stop our vehicle in the event of a failure of the braking systems
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