You have an accident on a rural road. How do you secure the scene of the accident site?

I turn on my hazard lights immediately

I set up the warning triangle in a well-visible position about 100 m from the scene of the accident

If necessary, I warn other vehicles, by using hand signals for example

Here is Our AI Assistant's Explanation

You answered everything correctly. In the event of an accident on a rural road, you must secure the scene to prevent further accidents. This means you should immediately switch on your hazard lights to alert traffic behind you. Next, you need to place the warning triangle about 100 meters away from the accident in a visible location—this is important so approaching vehicles have enough time to see it and slow down. Additionally, if necessary, you should directly warn other drivers, such as by using hand signals, especially if the warning devices are not visible or effective yet. These steps are required by German traffic law to protect everyone’s safety after an accident.

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