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Dealing with Breakdowns
One main
reason why people breakdown is due to a lack of fuel.. Avoid being
inconvenienced by such an easily avoidable problem and ensure you
always have at least ¼ of a tank of fuel.
Before
a long journey and on a regular basis you should do a P.O.W.D.E.R
check. Petrol, Oil,
Water, Damage,
Electrics, Rubber.
Breakdowns
on the Motorway
– If you have a breakdown on the motorway, you must try and
get on to the hard shoulder. Exit the vehicle from the left door
and ensure your wheels are pointing away from the traffic. Ensure
you use hazard warning lights.
At the
side of the hard shoulder you will see markers every so often. These
have a number on, which can locate your exact location. Also they
will have an arrow which will direct you to the nearest emergency
phone. These emergency phones are located every one mile.
These
phones, painted in distinct orange have a number on. These are connected
to Control Centres who will put you through to a breakdown service.
Always face the traffic when using these phones. You will be asked
for the number on the side of the phone box so they can locate you.
If you
breakdown on the motorway, keep calm. If you are a woman traveling
alone or are a vulnerable road user tell them this when you call
– they will make you a priority.
Warning
Triangles
– You should place the triangle on the road well back from
the car. On a straight road, put the triangle 45 metres from your
vehicle. On a winding or hilly road put the triangle where drivers
will see it before they have to deal with any bend or hump in the
road. On very narrow roads, put the triangle on the nearside verge
or footpath. A flashing amber light may also be used, but not on
its own.
DO
NOT
use a warning triangle on a motorway.
Punctures
and Blowouts –
If the car suddenly becomes unstable or you begin to feel steering
problems you may be encountering a blow-out. If this occurs, take
your foot off the accelerator and stop gradually at the side of
the road. Put your hazard warning lights on and use a warning triangle.
Keep animals safe in the car.
The
Law.
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You must keep animals in the car.
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You must follow directions given by Police officers and Traffic
officers.
DriveRS
- Driver
Training Pre and Post Test
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