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Crashes often happen when vehicle fails.
Your most important aid is remaining calm and avoid any nervous actions.. Vehicle
failures may include:
BLOWOUTS
A thumping sound may be a warning of a blowout. If this happens, ease your
foot off the gas pedal and keep a firm grasp on the steering wheel. Do not brake
suddenly. Pull safely off the roadway and check your tires.
LOSS OF A WHEEL
React as you would with a blowout. Ease off the gas pedal and pull off the roadway.
STEERING FAILURE
If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, ease your foot off
the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to
a slow stop. Brake very gently to prevent your vehicle from spinning.
BRAKE FAILURE
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, pump it to build pressure.
If that does not work, use your emergency or parking brake. To slow down, shift
your vehicle into a lower gear.
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
If your headlights fail suddenly, try your emergency flashers, parking lights
and/or turn signals. Pull off the road. If your lights begin to dim, drive to a
service station or pull off the road and seek help.
STUCK GAS PEDAL
If the gas pedal becomes stuck, hook your toe under it to free it. If it does
not become free, shift your vehicle into neutral and brake gently to slow down.
If you have power steering or a locking steering wheel, do not turn off the ignition,
you will lose either your power steering or your ability to steer.
BLOCKED VISION
If for any reason your vision becomes blocked, roll down the side window to
see. Turn on your emergency flashers and then pull your vehicle off the road.
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