Which daylight marking method is required for loads extending beyond the rear of the vehicle?

Which daylight marking method is required for loads extending beyond the rear of the vehicle?

• A. Red flag during the day; red light at night
• B. Green flag during the day; green light at night
• C. Red flag during the day; white light at night
• D. Blue flag during the day; red light at night

Answer: (A)

Protruding loads create a hazard for other drivers, so you must mark the end with a red signal. In daylight, a red flag clearly marks the rear extension, alerting traffic to the overhanging portion. When it’s dark, a red light at the rear keeps that extension visible even when flags can be harder to see. Red is used specifically to indicate danger and the need to exercise caution; other colors aren’t the standard markers for this situation, and a white light isn’t the required signaling color. So the combination of a red flag during the day and a red light at night is the correct marking method.

Protruding loads create a hazard for other drivers, so you must mark the end with a red signal. In daylight, a red flag clearly marks the rear extension, alerting traffic to the overhanging portion. When it’s dark, a red light at the rear keeps that extension visible even when flags can be harder to see. Red is used specifically to indicate danger and the need to exercise caution; other colors aren’t the standard markers for this situation, and a white light isn’t the required signaling color. So the combination of a red flag during the day and a red light at night is the correct marking method.