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VEHICLE EMERGENCIES

Here are some emergencies that you may encounter and that you should always be ready for, just in case:


MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS
If possible, move your vehicle out of the traffic lane and park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for at least 200 feet in each direction. Turn on your emergency flashes, raise the hood, stay away from traffic lanes and keep your passengers away as well. If you use emergency flares, keep them at least 500 feet away from your vehicle.


THE GAS PEDAL STICKS

You should shift into neutral (that’s the “N” gear), then apply the brakes.
Make sure you find a way out of traffic and warn others by flashing your lights.
Pull off the highway (if possible)
Turn off your ignition
BRAKE FAILURE

Pump the brake pedal hard and fast
Shift to a lower gear
Apply the parking brake slowly, so you don't skid
Rub your tires against the curb to slow your vehicle, or pull off the road into an open space
WET BRAKES

Test your brakes lightly any time you've driven through deep water
Brakes may pull to one side or may not hold at all
Dry your brakes by driving slowly in low gear and applying your brakes
TIRE BLOW OUT

Grip the steering wheel firmly
Ease off the gas pedal to slow down
Do not use your brakes
Look for a safe place to pull over
When you feel your car is under control again, gently start braking
HOOD FLIES UP WHILE DRIVING

Slow down
Find a way to keep your eyes on the road.
Look through the crack between the hood and the body of the car.
Look out the side window
Pull over as soon as possible
POWER STEERING FAILURE

Slow down
Grip the steering wheel firmly, applying more pressure than usual
Find a safe path through traffic, change lanes and move as far off the roadway as possible
Power steering failure can be caused by a stalling engine, a low level of power steering fluid, a broken steering drive belt or a defective pump
RIGHT WHEELS GO OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD

Take your foot off the gas pedal
Hold the wheel firmly and maintain a straight line
Brake lightly
Turn back onto the pavement sharply at low speed
CAR OR MOTORCYCLE APPROACHING IN YOUR LANE

Sound your horn and flash your lights
Brake sharply
Steer for the side of the road, a ditch or the next lane
And it never hurts to pray
FIRE

If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.
If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle. There may be toxic fumes and the possibility of an explosion.
Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.
Remember you never know what potential environmental hazard or vehicle emergency you will encounter when driving.

BE PREPARED!