Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

Regarding the obligation to place warning devices when stopping unavoidably on an expressway, which is correct?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: Daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day

Explanation

Section 3 clearly states: "When stopping unavoidably on an expressway, daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day." The placement of warning devices appropriate to the time of day is required regardless of whether it is day or night.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents

Hikari
Hikari
I'd think warning devices are mainly for nighttime when visibility is bad, right?
Momoka
Momoka
Actually, on expressways you need them day AND night! The correct answer is placing daytime or nighttime warning devices behind your car according to the time of day.
Hikari
Hikari
So there are different types depending on when it is?
Momoka
Momoka
Yep! Expressways are fast and dangerous, so proper warnings are a must no matter what time it is!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第2節 故障などのとき) · 3 高速道路でやむを得ず駐車する場合には、 時間帯に応じて、 昼間用又は夜間用の停止表示器材を車の後方に置かなければなりません

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