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| Safe and Responsible Driving |
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| Dealing with emergencies |
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common road emergencies:
Brakes failure
Accelerator pedal sticks
Headlights go out
If a tire blows out
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| Brakes failure |
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| Pump the brake pedal, this might temporarily restore hydraulic
brake pressure. If this does not work, gently apply the parking brake.
Hold the release button while applying the parking brakes. Once you stop call for help. Do not
drive the vehicle.
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| Accelerator pedal sticks |
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| Lift the pedal by slipping your foot under it.
Do not try to fiddle with the pedal with your hands. Do not
brake hard. Turn on your four-way emergency flashers,
shift to neutral and stop the vehicle on the left shoulder of
the road. Turn off the ignition and do not drive. Call
for help.
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| Headlights go out |
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| Check the switch immediately. If the headlights don't work, turn
on the four-way emergency flashers immediately and bring your vehicle to
a safe stop, off the road. Call for help. It is dangerous to drive at night without lights. |
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| If a tire blows out |
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| Blowout causes a lot of steering and wheel vibration.
Immediately take your foot off the accelerator to slow down and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction
you want to go. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road.
Know how tyre works
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