What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?
- Correct answer: He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).
- He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.
- He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.
- He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).
A heavy vehicle standing on an inter-urban road after dark is a real hazard, because traffic approaches fast and may notice it late. That is why a warning triangle must always be placed, and in addition either a portable light is set out or the distress lights are turned on. Lights alone without a triangle are not enough, and a right winker does not mark a standing vehicle.