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EmergenciesQuestion 114 of 288

How far apart should you place warning triangles behind a broken-down car?

  1. About 1 to 2 metres.
  2. About 10 to 20 metres.
  3. About 40 to 50 metres.
  4. About 100 metres.
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Correct answer: About 10 to 20 metres.

Place them behind your vehicle when it is safe to do so.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Mechanical problems, page 59

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026