Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You break down on a non-motorway dual carriageway. If it is safe to place a warning triangle, what is the minimum distance behind your vehicle?

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45 metres (147 feet)

90 metres (294 feet)

125 metres (408 feet)

150 metres (490 feet)

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45 metres (147 feet)This was the right answer

If safe, place the triangle on the road at least 45 metres behind the vehicle on the same side. Take great care when placing or retrieving it. Do not attempt to place one if doing so exposes you or others to danger, and never use a warning triangle on a motorway.

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Rule 276Highway Code rule · A warning triangle belongs at least 45 metres behind on an ordinary road when safe, never on a motorway.

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