What to do If Your Car Breaks Down

Cars are machines and like all machines, they are vulnerable to damage and failure. If any of the various components of a car malfunctions, it can cause it to breakdown. Having a car breakdown while driving on the road in rush hour can be dangerous. While such a situation can be quite unnerving, it is important not to panic. You should try to remain calm or you are going to cause yourself unnecessary stress. The following are some guidelines on what to do if your car breaks down.

Ensure Your Safety

The first thing you need to do is to ensure your safety and that of the other vehicles on the road. So, you need to try and park the car to the side of the road where it won’t get in the middle of the passing traffic. If the car isn’t moving, you should look to alert other drivers by flashing your car’s hazard lights. Don’t exit the car if you are on a highway and make to call for roadside assistance while sitting inside the car.

Wait for Roadside Assistance

When you have a car breakdown in an unpopulated area, there is nothing you can do except wait for roadside assistance to arrive. You should make the phone call from your mobile phone, if possible. If that isn’t a possibility then try getting help from any drivers that on the road. However, don’t get into a car with a stranger. Only ask them to make a call to your car insurance or roadside assistance provider. After that, sit tight and wait for help to arrive. Don’t try repairing anything yourself.

Don’t Leave Your Car

Even if you find yourself in an isolated town or section of road where there is no signal and no other drivers on the road, you shouldn’t leave your car. You might think that walking to the next town is a good idea but this could be exhausting and could result in feeling frustrated and lost. In such circumstances, it is better to stay inside the car and avoid sun exposure. Try to conserve your resources and energy as much as possible. Moreover, setup reflectors near the car to gain the attention of any aircraft that might be passing overhead. You can find them in the roadside safety kit of your car.

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