About the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder (Book p.169): which statements are correct? (multiple answers possible)
- In that case the triangle no longer serves any purpose either, so you might as well leave it where it is.
- ✓ If the car is already clearly visible with blinking hazard lights, placing it is not mandatory.
- ✓ The distance is about 30 metres behind the car, and that applies on the motorway too — no separate, larger figure.
Correct answer: If the car is already clearly visible with blinking hazard lights, placing it is not mandatory.; The distance is about 30 metres behind the car, and that applies on the motorway too — no separate, larger figure.
Explanation
False
Why learners get this wrong
- Not mandatory does not mean useless: the book still calls placing it 'wise' in that case
Topic: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
Read the rule: Core: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
Sections
- Challenge: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- The model: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- Core: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- Core: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- Why it matters: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- Active recall: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- Teach back: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder
- Memory hook: Placing the warning triangle when breaking down on the hard shoulder