1 ptsB,C,D,C1,D1Official number: 6301
Is it correct to place a warning triangle at a distance of 30-50 m behind the car, if the car breaks down on an express road?
Description
Art. 50 para. 2 pt. 1) letter b) of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation
Correct answer: No
No, on an expressway and a motorway, the distance for placing the triangle is much greater. According to Art. 50 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, in case of a breakdown on such a road, the warning triangle must be placed 100 m behind the vehicle. The distance of 30-50 m applies outside built-up areas on other roads. The greater distance on an expressway is necessary due to higher speeds, which gives other drivers more time to react.
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