When you pull off the road and stop, activate the 4-way hazard lamps. Taillights may not provide adequate warning to motorists. Drivers have crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle because they thought it was moving normally.

If you must stop on a road or shoulder of a road, set your emergency reflective triangles within 10 minutes.

  Placement should be at the following locations:

Ø  On the traffic side of the vehicle, within 10 feet from the front or rear corners to mark the location of the vehicle.

Ø  About 100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle, on the shoulder or in the lane you are stopped in. (See figure below).

 



 

Back beyond any hill, curve, or other obstruction that prevents other drivers from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet. (See figure below).



Reminder: If the line of sight is obstructed due to a hill or curve, move the rearmost triangle to a point giving adequate warning.


When placing the triangles, hold an assembled triangle toward the oncoming traffic. This enhances safety by increasing visibility to other drivers (especially at night).

When the triangles are unfolded for use, the weighted base must be turned so it makes a cross with the bottom of the triangle to keep the triangle from tipping over.

 Safety of the students is your first priority!

Last modified: Saturday, 30 April 2022, 3:41 PM