Hazard Warning and Forced Stop
This topic explains the purpose of hazard warning lights and the warning triangle. They are used to warn other road users in time about danger or a forced stop and reduce the probability of a secondary collision.
Emergency Situations and Special Signals
The essentials
This topic explains driver actions in crashes, forced stops and situations involving special-service vehicles. The aim is to quickly improve visibility, reduce secondary danger and respond correctly to special signals.
What to remember
In an emergency, the first objective is not to create a new danger. In a forced stop or road traffic accident, use hazard warning lights and, where required, the warning triangle; a special-service vehicle using blue/red beacons and a special audible signal may require you to clear its path. Always distinguish between a beacon that is merely switched on and the conditions under which special priority actually arises.
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Emergency Vehicles
This topic concerns emergency vehicles operating with special light and sound signals. The learner should notice them in time, understand their direction of approach and safely provide the necessary free space and passage.
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