Incidents and emergenciesQuestion 404 of 424

Where must you NEVER use a warning triangle?

  1. On motorways
  2. On dual carriageways
  3. On country lanes
  4. On roads with no lights
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Correct answer: On motorways

Never place a triangle on a motorway. It is too dangerous.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287), Rule 276

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026