General Knowledge · Question 171

Question 171 of 403

If your vehicle breaks down and you must stop on the shoulder, how should you communicate the hazard to approaching traffic?

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Correct answer to question 171 (General Knowledge): Turn on your hazard lights and set out reflective warning triangles behind the vehicle

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Hazard lights plus properly placed warning triangles give approaching traffic clear, standard warning of a stopped vehicle well before they reach it.

Updated: November 2026

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