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Tips for Dealing with Sudden Car Stoppages and Brake Failures

Yoo Do-hyeon, Incheon Namdong Police Station, Ganseok Police Station 4 Police Station

While driving, the car may stop suddenly or the brakes may not work. It can happen to anyone, so you should know how to deal with it in advance to avoid a serious accident.

If your car engine suddenly stops, you must first turn on the hazard lights so that the vehicle behind you can recognize it. And sometimes there are drivers who remain stationary without getting out of the car. This behavior is very dangerous, so you should immediately look around and get out of the car. After getting out, open the bonnet and trunk to report the accident, move quickly to a safe area and call 112 or your insurance company. If the vehicle is equipped with safety tripod, it can help prevent secondary accidents by installing it in the rear of the vehicle (Installation location: 100m in the rear during the day and 200m at night) If the vehicle brakes. does not work, use engine braking with manual transmission Reduce speed, put the gear in neutral and cut off engine power. Then use the side brake to stop the car. If the car still doesn’t stop, you need to stop it by slamming the side of the car into the guardrail or wall. At this time, if you crash into a vertical structure such as a telephone pole to reduce speed, there is a high probability of death, so vertical structures should be avoided. Items that must be provided for safety include a safety tripod to mark the scene of an accident, a light stick for hand signals and a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. These essential items are directly linked to the safety of the driver and other drivers, so it is advisable to carry them with you on a daily basis. There is a difference between heaven and earth between dealing with a situation knowingly and dealing with it without knowing it. Sometimes a little knowledge can make a big difference, so I hope you can avoid unfortunate situations by knowing in advance how to deal with unexpected situations.

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