At night, how must you secure a vehicle which has broken down at a place where it constitutes a danger to other traffic?

When a vehicle breaks down at night in a position that poses a danger to other traffic, specific actions must be taken to ensure safety.

Firstly, switching on the hazard warning lights is crucial as this alerts other drivers to the presence of your vehicle and warns them to proceed with caution. This is a standard requirement under German traffic regulations for any stopped vehicle, especially if it poses a risk.

Secondly, placing a warning triangle at a sufficient distance is necessary to give approaching vehicles ample time to react. The triangle should ideally be set up at a distance of at least 100 meters away on the road to provide a clear warning to oncoming traffic.

The third option, switching on the reversing lights, is not relevant in this context and does not contribute to the safety measures needed when a vehicle is stationary due to a breakdown.

The combination of activating hazard warning lights and placing a warning triangle is essential to protect both the driver of the broken-down vehicle and other road users, as stipulated in the German traffic regulations.