How many meters should a warning sign be placed when a motor vehicle breaks down on the road?
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Warning signs should be placed 50 to 100 meters behind the vehicle. When a motor vehicle breaks down or is involved in a traffic accident on the road, and it obstructs traffic and is difficult to move, the hazard warning flashers should be turned on as required. At night, the clearance lights and rear position lights should also be turned on simultaneously. 1. Warning signs: These are signs that alert vehicles and pedestrians to dangerous locations. Warning signs have a yellow background with black borders and black patterns, shaped as equilateral triangles with the apex pointing upward. 2. Function: To warn drivers to pay attention, drive cautiously, slow down, and take care to yield.
As a long-haul truck driver who frequently deals with breakdowns, I've handled over a dozen roadside emergencies. On regular roads, you need to place the warning triangle 50 meters behind your vehicle, while on highways it must be placed at least 150 meters away for safety. Last week on the highway, I saw a passenger car broken down in the emergency lane with their triangle only about 50 meters behind - the following vehicles almost caused a chain collision, which was extremely dangerous. Remember to place the triangle in the middle of the lane, not near the edge, and extend the distance further in fog or at night. If you break down on a curve, always position the warning sign at a visible spot before the curve begins. These small details can truly save lives in critical moments.
