How many meters away should a vehicle breakdown warning be placed?
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Vehicle breakdown warning signs should be placed between 50 to 100 meters behind the vehicle. Here is additional information: 1. Road Safety Law stipulates: When a motor vehicle breaks down on the road and needs to stop to address the issue, the driver should immediately turn on the hazard warning lights and move the vehicle to a location that does not obstruct traffic. 2. Setting up warning signs: The hazard warning lights should remain on continuously, and warning signs should be placed in the direction of oncoming traffic to increase the warning distance. If necessary, call for help immediately. The following situations require a maximum speed not exceeding 30 kilometers per hour: when entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, passing through railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, or narrow bridges; when making U-turns, turning, or descending steep slopes; and when encountering fog, rain, snow, sandstorms, or hail with visibility within 50 meters.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I've learned firsthand: when your vehicle breaks down on the roadside, the triangular warning sign must be placed at a sufficient distance. On regular roads like urban streets or highways, place it at least 50 to 100 meters behind your vehicle; on expressways where it's more dangerous, 150 meters away is safer. This gives drivers behind ample time to spot the sign and slow down, preventing rear-end collisions. Remember to first turn on your hazard lights, wear a reflective vest before exiting the vehicle to place the sign, and don't casually stand near the car. Once, I didn't place it far enough and nearly got hit—it was terrifying! Regularly check your toolkit; don't wait for an emergency to realize you're unprepared. Safe driving is built on these small details.
