Due to a breakdown you stop your vehicle on the hard shoulder of an interurban road. Must you put on the reflective vest?
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
When a vehicle stops on the shoulder of an interurban road due to a breakdown, it is crucial to follow certain safety measures to protect oneself and other drivers.
- **Before exiting the vehicle**, it is mandatory to wear a **reflective vest**. This vest must be approved, meaning it complies with established safety standards. It can be yellow, orange, or red.
- The main reason for wearing the reflective vest is to **increase the driver's visibility**, especially in emergency situations or when the vehicle is stopped on the road. This helps prevent additional accidents by alerting other drivers to the presence of people on the road.
- Additionally, it is important to turn on the **emergency lights** to indicate that the vehicle is stopped and, if possible, place the pre-warning light (orange light) on the car's roof.
These measures are essential to ensure road safety and are mandatory, regardless of the road's lighting or whether it is an urban or interurban road.
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