On a road with a separate footway the carriageway was congested, so I drove along the footway to get ahead.

Explanation

False. On a road with a separate footway, vehicles must use the carriageway; congestion is no excuse. You may cross a footway only for limited reasons, such as entering or leaving a place off the road.

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