If your vehicle becomes immobilized on a highway due to an emergency, which light must you mandatorily turn on to warn of the danger?

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The correct answer is the Hazard warning light (Emergency light). When a vehicle becomes immobilized on the roadway or shoulder of a highway (usually due to a breakdown or accident), it becomes a dangerous obstacle. Traffic regulations state that you must immediately signal your presence by switching on the hazard warning lights (all direction indicators flashing simultaneously). Why not the other options? Direction indicator light: This is only used to indicate maneuvers (turning, changing lanes), so using it would confuse other drivers into thinking you are about to merge into traffic. Clearance light: This is only mandatory for wide vehicles (over 2.10m) to mark their dimensions, not to signal an emergency status. Note: If it is night or visibility conditions are poor, in addition to the hazard lights, you must keep the position (side) lights on.

If your vehicle becomes immobilized on a highway due to an emergency, which light must you mandatorily turn on to warn of the danger?

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