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Cross The Road Research Paper

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You are traveling on a highway on the way to work or perhaps driving to your annual vacation site, and the last thing you need is a breakdown. Suddenly, the car starts to make strange noises, or the lights dim and the power fails; you get a burning or other unusual smell; you see smoke coming from the hood; the car is overheating, or you have to really press the accelerator to the floor to keep the car up to speed. Perhaps the warning lights on the dash have come on.

If you sense the car is about to quit altogether, try to steer it to the breakdown lane or side of the road. You will be better there than being stopped right in the middle of traffic. Preferably pick a place where there is no curve in the road behind you so approaching motorists will see you. If a flat tire is the problem, hold the steering wheel firmly and drive to a safe place even on the flat tire. Then gently apply the brakes to stop (be sure that your spare tire is inflated before you drive). …show more content…

Get everyone out of the car and into a safe location, and in no circumstances try to cross the highway or stand in the highway to flag down cars for help. Keep away from the traffic even if you are changing a flat yourself. If checking the engine, don't do it on the highway side of the car. If you have a cell phone, call your friend, mechanic, or your auto club. If not, try to determine your exact location and use a call box if one is near. Don't call 911 unless there is an immediate emergency concerning you or your passengers. If you are a woman alone or with small children, tell them that so hopefully they will send aid

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