Emergency Preparedness Plan
Steps to Take in an Emergency
Pull Over Safely – Turn on hazard lights and move to the shoulder.
Assess the Situation – Identify the issue (flat tire, engine failure, etc.).
Call for Help – Contact roadside assistance or emergency services.
Stay Inside – If on a busy road, remain inside your car with seatbelt fastened.
Use an Emergency Kit – Keep flares, jumper cables, and a first-aid kit in your car.
Make Yourself Visible - Raise the hood of your car if you need help. You can also place warning devices such as cones at least 200 feet behind your car. Make sure to only do this in safe conditions.
What to Do in Different Emergency Situations
Car Overheating
DO NOT open the radiator cap since steam can cause serious burns. Turn off the A/C and turn the heat on full blast to help cool the engine. Pull over and wait at least 30 minutes before checking coolant levels.
DO NOT open the radiator cap since steam can cause serious burns. Turn off the A/C and turn the heat on full blast to help cool the engine. Pull over and wait at least 30 minutes before checking coolant levels.
Safety Brake Failure
Do not turn off the engine since you'll lose power steering. Pump the brakes rapidly to build pressure. Shift into a lower gear to slow down gradually. Use the emergency brake carefully. Pull it slowly to avoid skidding. If approaching traffic, flash your hazard lights and honk your horn.
Do not turn off the engine since you'll lose power steering. Pump the brakes rapidly to build pressure. Shift into a lower gear to slow down gradually. Use the emergency brake carefully. Pull it slowly to avoid skidding. If approaching traffic, flash your hazard lights and honk your horn.
Driving Safety in Winter:
Stay inside the car to conserve body heat. Run the engine for 10 minutes every hour, but check that the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow. Use blankets, extra clothes, or car mats to keep warm.
Stay inside the car to conserve body heat. Run the engine for 10 minutes every hour, but check that the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow. Use blankets, extra clothes, or car mats to keep warm.
Driving Safety in Extreme Heat:
Roll down windows slightly if stuck without A/C. Stay hydrated with bottled water. Cover seats with any kind of cloth accessible to avoid burns from hot surfaces.
Roll down windows slightly if stuck without A/C. Stay hydrated with bottled water. Cover seats with any kind of cloth accessible to avoid burns from hot surfaces.