What distance should your reflectors be placed behind the vehicle on a non-divided highway?

In Pennsylvania, when a vehicle is disabled on a non-divided highway, the placement of reflectors is crucial for ensuring safety and visibility to other drivers. The correct distance for placing reflectors is 10 feet behind the vehicle and 100 feet behind the vehicle. This range provides adequate warning to approaching motorists, allowing them to see the disabled vehicle well in advance and take appropriate action to avoid it.

By placing one reflector at a distance of 10 feet, you alert drivers who are relatively close to the vehicle, while the reflector placed at 100 feet provides a warning for vehicles that are further away but still approaching, allowing them to steer clear of the hazard. This two-tiered approach to reflector placement enhances the overall safety of the situation, ensuring that the vehicle is visible from multiple distances. The combination of reflectors allows other drivers ample time to react, reducing the risk of collisions and improving roadside safety.