(b) Turn on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle. Place the triangle 100 meters behind the POV; on autobahns, place the
triangle 200 meters behind the POV
. (c) Provide first aid to the injured, but do not move any seriously injured persons.
At what distance should the warning triangle be placed if a vehicle breaks down outside city limits but not on an autobahn?
Drivers may not pass cars at a pedestrian crosswalk even if no pedestrian is in sight. At what distance should the warning triangle be placed if a vehicle breaks down on any road other than an autobahn?
100 meters (300 feet)
.
At what distance should the warning triangle be placed if a vehicle breaks within city limits Germany?
Place a warning triangle
100 meters behind the scene
(200 meters on the Autobahn.) (A good rule of thumb is that the black and white roadside markers are generally about 50 meters apart.)
How far away from an accident on a normal road should you place a warning triangle in Germany?
Secure the accident site by switching on your hazard flashers (Warnblinklicht). Place a warning triangle
100 meters behind the scene
(200 meters on the Autobahn.) (A good rule of thumb is that the black and white roadside markers are generally about 50 meters apart.)
What is the minimum distance to park cars from marked or unmarked junctions or pedestrian crosswalks?
Midblock pedestrian crossings are usually marked with crosswalks. These crossings require greater advance parking restrictions than crosswalks at intersections, typically
100 feet minimum
.
At what distance should the warning triangle?
If you breakdown on a carriageway you should put a warning triangle on the road
at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-
down vehicle on the same side of the road, or use other permitted warning devices if you have them. Always take great care when placing or retrieving them, but never use them on motorways.
Which vehicle has the right of way Germany?
In Germany, drivers have to yield to the right when no signs or traffic lights indicate otherwise, Savovski said. This applies most of the time to residential or industrial areas or 30 kph zones. Most roundabouts have yield signs, which means
cars in the circle
have the right of way, Savovski said.
What to do if someone drives too close behind you?
If someone is following you too closely, be careful.
Tap your brake lightly a few times to warn
the tailgater that you are slowing down. Brake slowly before stopping. Avoid tailgaters when possible by changing lanes.
Can Tourists drive Germany?
An American tourist — who likely knows no German beyond Gesundheit, and even less about German traffic laws —
can rent a car and drive in Germany with his or her US driver's license
. But a non-EU resident has to get a German license after six months in order to drive in Germany without breaking the law.
What must a driver do when approaching a round blue?
Vehicles or bicycles entering or exiting the roundabout
must yield to all traffic
including pedestrians: When you approach a roundabout: Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the roadway.
What besides alcohol may impair a person's ability to drive safely?
- Alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times.
- Cocaine and methamphetamine can make drivers more aggressive and reckless.
How can you start moving without rolling backward?
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Don't roll back when when you start
. You may hit someone behind you, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot of the brake. Put on the parking brake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back.
How do you set up emergency triangles?
As a rule of thumb, you should put the
first warning triangle 10 feet directly behind your car on the side closest to the road
. Then place the second warning triangle 100 feet behind your vehicle, lining it up directly in the middle of your car's position.
Where is the warning triangle?
As a rule of thumb, you should put the first warning triangle
10 feet directly behind your car on the side closest to the road
. Then place the second warning triangle 100 feet behind your vehicle, lining it up directly in the middle of your car's position.
