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STOPPING on high speed roadways is dangerous even when safety precautions are taken. “When fatigue or mechanical failures force an unscheduled stop, try to pull-off at a rest area if possible,” says John T. Hanna, director, Highway Safety Division of Virginia. “Stopping at road sides is .extremely dangerous. Placing warning devices is no guarantee against crashes occurring.”
One example recently cited by the Division’s Crash Investigation Team (CIT) involved a vehicle that had pulled off an interstate to mike mechanical repairs. The vehicle was stopped on the emergency lane with its two right wheels off the pavement.
While waiting for help, the driver remained in his car with the emergency flashers on. An approaching vehicle struck the 'Stopped vehicle with such impact that its rear was pushed into the front seat and the gas tank exploded. The driver of the stopped vehicle died in the fire.
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