Before driving onto the road shoulder:

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It is necessary to ensure that the shoulder is sufficiently firm and will not collapse.

It is sufficient to reduce speed.
It is not necessary to ensure the shoulder is sufficiently firm, as it is part of the road.

Soft ground: The shoulder (unpaved edge) is not built to the same standards as the road.

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