Emergency warning devices, also called road triangles, help warn other drivers when a truck or vehicle is stopped on the side of the road. They are very important for safety. When other drivers see the bright reflective triangles, they know to slow down and move over.
If your vehicle breaks down, turn on your hazard lights right away. Then place the warning triangles behind your vehicle. When placing emergency devices, one triangle should be placed about 10 feet behind the vehicle, another about 100 feet back, and the third about 200 feet back. This gives drivers time to see the warning and react safely. Rule of thumb, if you’re stopped more than 10 minutes your triangles need to be out.
Always watch for traffic when placing the triangles. Wear a safety vest or hi-vis clothing and stay alert. Never stand in traffic lanes.
Using road triangles the right way helps prevent crashes and keeps you and other drivers safe. A few minutes of caution can prevent a serious accident.
Chelsey