How to Stay Safe If You Break Down

If your car breaks down, you and your passengers could open many dangers. In fact, studies show that deaths and injuries on the highway shoulders almost 20% increased between 2005 and 2007.

to consider ways to keep the security of all and to help you, here are some important tips to help you fall on any street:

Keep the security of all. It is a good idea, your vehicle on the road, away from traffic. Make sure passengers are safe - and out of the car - and all the animals you have to be kept with you in check.

Notify users of the road. Turn on your hazard lights and put a warning triangle on the road at least 45 meters (feet 150) behind your broken down vehicle on the same side of the road - not with a warning device on a floor of highway, although, as you might put yourself in danger, rapid transport .

If it is dark or when the visibility is poor, you keep your side lights, but let no one stood before them. They are wearing a fluorescent / reflective jacket or vest, but are not here (or let someone else) between your vehicle and oncoming traffic.

Call for help. But mobile in the vicinity of gasoline vapors or spills. Contact your recovery service of breakdown or emergency number 999 (112 if you are abroad). Make sure you clear information about your position - route number, direction of travel (about "East" or "Salisbury"), websites and so on.

Help prepare your provider of roadside assistance, if they ask for your type of vehicle, registration number and the number of people with the vehicle, with information. You can also ask whether you have an idea of the reason for the crash.

Finally, when help arrives, do not forget to request proof of identity.

additional considerations when you fall to the motorway

Move the security. If your vehicle is in a position to try the highway at the next exit to leave or move to a service area.

If you can not leave the highway. Turn your hazard lights and indicators, or pull off the road. Stop the far left as possible, and turn the wheels left. Try to stop near an emergency telephone, if possible, it saves you a disadvantage and can go to dangerous consequences.

Exit the vehicle from the left side doors to avoid you and your passengers to the danger of speeding traffic - they should allow the animals in the vehicle, except in emergencies.

Once it from the vehicle, the people keep away from the floor, and children under control. Do not attempt even simple repairs, or leave open the lid.

Get help. There are posts every 100 meters on the back of the shoulder. Follow the arrows on the aid station next to the phone - calls are free and are connected directly with the police. If you give them your details be sure to tell them when you feel vulnerable - for example, if you are a woman alone, or if you have small children with you.

When you return to your vehicle, wait behind the barrier on the motorway embankment.

If you are willing to have got on your way to always increase the speed on the shoulder before the movement in a safe place.

David Williams is the CEO of GEM Motoring Assist, a provider of award-winning breakdown cover to the United Kingdom.

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