To protect yourself while placing reflective warning triangles, you should:

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Why

Holding the triangles between you and the vehicles coming toward you puts their reflective faces in front of approaching drivers first, so they notice you sooner and give you room. Your four-way flashers should stay on while you are stopped.

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Topic: Emergencies   License: CDL

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• Crash Scenes and Vehicle Fires

Where it applies: Asked in every state.

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