Do you know what to do in the unfortunate event that you break down? Follow these tips to stay safe while you wait for help.
– Activate your hazard lights (and parking lights in poor visibility)
– Find a safe place to pull over, such as a hard shoulder or breakdown lane
– Position your vehicle as far away from other traffic as possible
– When you have pulled over, turn your wheels away from traffic
– If you are staying in your vehicle, you and all passengers must continue to wear seatbelts
– If you have to get out of your vehicle:
- Always check for traffic
- Leave your vehicle from the passenger side (away from traffic)
- Avoid crossing the road
- Stand clear of the road and move behind a safety barrier if it is safe to do so
- Wear a high visibility vest.
– Do not attempt to change a tyre unless it is safe to do so. If possible, drive on a flat tyre to a safe location away from the traffic.
Before you leave home, please ensure:
- Your vehicle is well maintained
- Your phone is charged
- You have downloaded the Emergency Plus app
- You have Roadside Assistance and their contact numbers available
- You have a high visibility vest in your vehicle.
