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Where should I place my road flares?
You should place lit flares in a flat area and position it, so the flare does not roll after being placed on the ground. Do not place a road flare near an accident scene or near combustible materials like grass or flammable liquids.
How far should you place flares?
As a rule of thumb, place the first flare or triangle 10 feet directly behind the side of the vehicle closest to the road. Place the second 100 feet directly behind the vehicle, lining it up with the middle of the bumper.
How far do you put emergency flares or triangles?
Once your hood is up, and flashers are on, you should place triangle reflector triangles near your vehicle to direct oncoming traffic away from your vehicle. 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.
How far back should you place reflective triangles?
ahead of the vehicle. One triangle should be placed 10 ft. behind the vehicle on the traffic side of the vehicle. Move the rearmost triangle between 100 ft.
Are road flares safe to keep in car?
Yes, road flares are safe to keep in a car if they are stored in their original cardboard or plastic box separate from other items. Do not store them in the glove box because it can get too hot. Avoid storing them in a plastic bag because they can shift around and accidentally ignite eachother.
Should I keep flares in my car?
However, even if you aren’t a paramedic, police officer, or firefighter, you should still carry road flares and know how to use them. Anyone who drives a car can experience an accident or mechanical problem at any time that can leave them stranded on the side of the road.
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you currently have while driving?
1. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? To know how much space you have, wait until the vehicle ahead passes a shadow on the road, a pavement marking, or some other clear landmark.
Can a flare self ignite?
Even when a road flare chemically passes its shelf life and starts to break down, it will not “self” ignite.
Where do you put flares on your car?
Set up flares or triangles, if you have them. As long as it is safe to do so, put flares or reflective triangles behind your vehicle as follows: one near your vehicle, usually about 10 feet behind it, and the other one farther away.
Why are road flares perfect for accident sites?
Why Road Flares Are Perfect For Accident Sites Emergency responders use highway flares for a variety of reasons. These flares can be used to improve visibility at an accident scene and help reduce the speed of oncoming traffic.
When do you put out an emergency flare?
Once the flare is no longer needed, you should put out active emergency flare before you leave the accident scene. The easiest way to put out a road flare is to tap the flame side of the flare on the road, and it should break apart and go out.
Which is the best way to light a flare?
After lighting the flare you should hold them with the bright side of the flare pointed down and away from your body. You should not carry the flare with the bright side up since it could drop smoldering embers on your clothes and burn you.