Question After an accident, flares should be used with caution because: Answers There may be fuel spilled on the ground that could catch fire. Other drivers may not see the flares if the weather is sunny. Flares are expensive. Explanation A common cause of vehicle fires in the aftermath of an accident is the improper use of flares near spilled fuel. Use flares with caution. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Rhode Island Knowledge Test Class A , Maine Knowledge Test Class B , Kentucky Tank ,