When an Accident Occurs
Apply gentle brake pressure. Steer as straight as possible and pull off the road slowly. Try to stop on level ground.
Try using the hazard lights. Brake the car slowly and pull off the road and stop.
Apply gently brake pressure. Turn on the hazard lights and blow the horn to warn other drivers of a problem. Get off the road as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine, shift to neutral, and pull off the road. Call a tow truck if you do not see a simple reason such as a floor mat in the way for the problem.
Stick your head out the window. Gently apply the brakes. Signal to turn off the road. Tie the hood down with wire, rope, or even a necktie.
If the windows are electric open them immediately. Hold on to a part of the car such as the steering wheel. After the car fills with water swim through the windows. If the windows are crank operated, wait until the car is almost filled with water, then crank the windows down to swim out.
Pull to the side of the road and get out. To put the fire out use a blanket, dirt, or a coat. Do not use water. If the fire is close to the fuel system move at least 500 feet away for it could explode.
If your seat belts are not fastened throw yourself across the front seat or to the floor. Try to get below the windshield.
Stay in your car until help arrives.
Gently brake and stop on the shoulder of the road. After stopping roll down the windows and coax the bee out.
If the fog is outside, turn on the windshield wipers. If it is inside wipe the glass with your hand. Then gently brake and pull the car off the road. Wait for the defroster to work before continuing.
Ease off the gas pedal and steer the car in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
Brake gently. Ride the shoulder until the car can be eased back onto the road.
Shift the car into neutral and coast onto the shoulder of the road, braking gently.
Use a wire or coat hanger. Straighten the wire and make a loop or fishhook at one end. Slip the wire through the crack of the window. Jiggle the wire and try to lift up the lock.
On Ice Put something abrasive such as sand or floor mats in front of the tires for 15 feet. In Snow Try rocking the car by going from first to reverse quickly. Keep the wheels straight while rocking. Another way is to shovel the snow away from the wheels to get some traction. Adding weight to the car can also help with getting traction. In Mud Use the same methods as being stuck in snow or on ice. In Sand Let out a little bit of air from the tires to increase the friction.
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