Vehicle breakdown and road repair

Emergency equipment required by FMCSRs Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher Spare fuse Spare fuse Warning devices Warning devices 1

Company-required equipment 2 May include: Tool box Tool box Fuses Fuses Headlights Headlights Trailer reflectors Trailer reflectors Fuel filters Fuel filters Oil filters Oil filters

When a breakdown occurs Safely stop and secure the vehicle Safely stop and secure the vehicle Activate the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers Activate the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers 3a

When a breakdown occurs Place emergency warning devices Place emergency warning devices Call the company and report the breakdown Call the company and report the breakdown 3b

When a breakdown occurs Once repairs have been made call the company and remove emergency warning devices Once repairs have been made call the company and remove emergency warning devices Forward all paperwork to the company Forward all paperwork to the company 3c

Warning device placement When a vehicle is stopped on the traveled portion or shoulder of the highway immediately activate the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers When a vehicle is stopped on the traveled portion or shoulder of the highway immediately activate the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers 4a

Warning device placement You have 10 minutes to place emergency warning devices You have 10 minutes to place emergency warning devices Hold the devices in front of you and watch for vehicles that may not see you Hold the devices in front of you and watch for vehicles that may not see you 4b

Warning device placement Two-lane road Two-lane road Within 500 feet of a hill, curve, or obstruction Within 500 feet of a hill, curve, or obstruction One-way or divided highway One-way or divided highway 4c