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What to Do If Your Car Breaks Down

What to Do If Your Car Breaks Down

A car breakdown can ruin someone's day, and it can happen in a blink of an eye. It can be dreadful and scary, especially if it's your first time and you have no idea what to do. And if you get in a frenzy at the moment, it can lead to larger issues and costly repairs. The first thing you should do at the first signs of a breakdown is to breathe and remain calm. Here are three simple steps to follow in this emergency:  Turn on Your Hazards In unexpected situations like a car breakdown, you need to alert others of your condition. This is what hazard lights are made to do. Flicking these lights on will communicate to other people on the road that something is wrong and you need to get past them.  Get Out of Traffic If you have some time before your car completely stops, you should try your best to get to the road shoulder. The shoulder is the safest spot to be in, and that's why you see most cars sit there. Once you get to the shoulder, you can call for roadside ... read more

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