At first you feel your car start to shudder. You look at everything that might be wrong. The temperature gauge, the gas gauge, the air conditioner or heater are all inspected. Perhaps it is one of these things, but it is too late. You missed the little red, flashing light warning you that your gas was almost out and that you would soon be out of luck. Or maybe it is a flat tire that is now rumbling louder and louder until it explodes.
Whatever the cause of your impending car trouble, you need to be ready to deal with it in a safe and affective manner. You should know the important things before you are caught in a situation without a backup.
Steps to Take after Your Car Breaks Down
At this point your car is non-functioning, you must now think quickly. Take the following steps to make this unfortunate event go a little smoother:
o Don't panic. Take a deep breathe and turn off the radio and air conditioner so you can properly listen to the things going on around you. Panicking will only make the situation much worse and it is possible to remain calm in the face of a scary situation. Just tell yourself that it will be OK.
o Slowly take your foot off of the accelerator. Avoid breaking hard. Try to slow down slowly if you can.
o Grip the steering wheel. Never make a sharp turn. Turning fast can cause you to lose control of your vehicle which can result in a roll over accident. Make sure you keep control of your vehicle, even if it skids.
o Slowly move into a safe spot. If you have had a tire blowout, remember that you can still drive on the rim for a ways. Driving on the rim is bad for the rim itself, but it is more important that you find a safe place to pull over.
o Turn your hazards on. If you have additional visibility devices such as reflection triangles or flares, use them so that other drivers are aware of your presence.
o Call for help.
o Wait in the car. If it is at night, lock the doors and do not open them until help comes.
For more information on what you should do after car trouble, visit the website of the car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier.
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