In the context of a stopped vehicle on a one-way or divided highway, what are the distances for placing reflective triangles toward approaching traffic?

In the context of a stopped vehicle on a one-way or divided highway, what are the distances for placing reflective triangles toward approaching traffic?

• A. 10 feet, 100 feet, 200 feet toward approaching traffic
• B. 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet toward traffic
• C. 20 feet, 60 feet, 120 feet behind
• D. 15 feet, 150 feet, 300 feet away from traffic

Answer: (A)

When you’re stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you want to warn approaching drivers well in advance so they have time to slow and maneuver safely. Place the reflective triangles in the direction of the oncoming traffic at these distances: the first triangle about 10 feet behind your vehicle, the second about 100 feet behind, and the third about 200 feet behind. This creates an immediate cue for drivers close to you, a longer warning for those coming at typical highway speeds, and a far warning for high-speed traffic, giving everyone enough time to react. Other distance options don’t align with the standard setup used for this road configuration.

When you’re stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you want to warn approaching drivers well in advance so they have time to slow and maneuver safely. Place the reflective triangles in the direction of the oncoming traffic at these distances: the first triangle about 10 feet behind your vehicle, the second about 100 feet behind, and the third about 200 feet behind. This creates an immediate cue for drivers close to you, a longer warning for those coming at typical highway speeds, and a far warning for high-speed traffic, giving everyone enough time to react. Other distance options don’t align with the standard setup used for this road configuration.