Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road?

In a situation where you must stop on a one-way road, placing warning devices properly is essential for ensuring the safety of both the driver and other road users. The correct placement of warning devices helps to alert oncoming traffic to the presence of a stopped vehicle.

The appropriate distances for placing warning devices are 10 feet from the rear of the vehicle, 100 feet behind the vehicle, and 200 feet behind it. This setup allows drivers approaching from a distance to recognize the hazard in time to safely react. By starting with a warning device placed close to the vehicle (10 feet) and extending back to further distances (100 and 200 feet), you create a clear alert system that gives ample notification to drivers who may be traveling at high speeds.

This configuration is particularly important on a one-way road, where all traffic is moving in the same direction. Proper placement ensures that vehicles coming up behind the stopped vehicle have adequate warning to slow down or change lanes before reaching the location of the hazard.