Breakdown Safety
Stay safe when your vehicle fails
A vehicle breakdown can happen anywhere. How you handle the situation - where you stop, how you alert others, and how you protect yourself - can prevent a minor inconvenience from becoming a tragedy.
Por que é importante
Stopped vehicles on or near roads are frequently struck by passing traffic. Proper procedures protect you, your passengers, and other road users.
Ações principais
Move completely off the road if possible
Enciende las luces de emergencia inmediatamente
Place warning triangle at least 50m behind vehicle
Wear reflective vest if leaving vehicle
Exit from the side away from traffic
Stand behind a barrier if possible
Call for assistance from a safe location
O que fazer
- Keep a safety kit in your vehicle
- Know your location for emergency services
- Keep passengers away from traffic
- Leave the vehicle if staying inside is dangerous
O que não fazer
- Attempt repairs in traffic lanes
- Stand between your car and traffic
- Walk on highways - wait behind barriers
- Ignore warning signs of mechanical trouble
Dicas profissionais
Highway emergency phones are marked with arrow signs
Some countries require two warning triangles
Keep a charged phone and car charger always
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