SAFE DRAVING
Dealing with emergencies
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Some common road emergencies:
Brakes failure
Accelerator pedal sticks
Headlights go out
If a tire blows out
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Brakes failure
Pump the brake pedal, this might temporarily restore hydraulic
brake pressure. If this does not work, gently apply the
parking brake. Hold the release button while applying the
parking brakes. Once you stop call for help. Do not drive
the vehicle. |
Accelerator pedal sticks
Lift the pedal by slipping your foot under it. Do not try
to fiddle with the pedal with your hands. Do not brake hard.
Turn on your four-way emergency flashers, shift to neutral
and stop the vehicle on the left shoulder of the road. Turn
off the ignition and do not drive. Call for help. |
Headlights go out
Check the switch immediately. If the headlights don't work,
turn on the four-way emergency flashers immediately and
bring your vehicle to a safe stop, off the road. Call for
help. It is dangerous to drive at night without lights |
If a tire blows out
Blowout causes a lot of steering and wheel vibration. Immediately
take your foot off the accelerator to slow down and steer
the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to go. Bring
the vehicle to a stop off the road. |
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