6 tips to remember when parking on the highway
(Baonghean.vn) - On the highway, the minimum speed of vehicles is 60km/h, the maximum is 120km/h. The time for traffic participants to recognize and handle situations is only counted in a split second, therefore, many accidents have occurred when drivers did not have time to avoid vehicles parked on the side of the road.
To stay safe when having to make an emergency stop on the highway, drivers need to pay attention to the following principles.
1. Pull out of the traffic lane
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Whatever the problem, try to keep your car completely in the emergency lane, not in the lane of traffic. If your car runs out of gas in the middle of the road or for some reason the engine won’t start, try to push it to the side of the road. When part of the car is still in the lane, it will be very difficult for other vehicles to control their speed and change lanes.
2. Turn on the emergency lights
This is a mandatory regulation in the Traffic Law, when making an emergency stop on the highway, the vehicle must have warning lights for other vehicles.
Flashing both turn signals at the same time will help other drivers quickly recognize that your car is having problems. Many people only use the right turn signal as if stopping on the street, which is a mistake. Whenever you have to park on the side of the road, whether it is a highway or a freeway, you should also use your hazard lights.
3. Limit people in the car
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If the car has a problem that can be fixed on the spot, such as changing a tire, the skilled people should get out of the car to check, the rest should not stay. The best way is for them to step behind the guardrail or an area as far away from the traffic lane as possible, so the safety will be higher.
4. Use danger warning devices
If your vehicle is not equipped with some hazard warning items such as reflective triangles, then equip yourself with the following items: reflective triangles, cone-shaped markers, flashing lights, reflective vests.
People who often travel long distances at night can prepare themselves a vertical, flashing, column-shaped light.
5. How to use danger warning devices
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After turning on the vehicle's hazard lights, the driver should wear reflective clothing, even during the day to increase visibility.
Depending on the speed of traffic on the road, drivers place reflective triangles from a few dozen to 100 - 150 meters away from the vehicle. Along the road from the reflective triangle to the vehicle, cone-shaped markers are placed at regular intervals, creating a mobile barrier, preventing other vehicles from rushing into the area where the vehicle is having problems.
If it is dark, place additional flashing lights in reflective triangles and emergency parking areas...
6. Do not attempt to repair the car by any means
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After checking the condition, if you find that you cannot fix it, do not try. The longer you sit on the highway, the greater the risk, especially at night when visibility is reduced. The best way is to find a safe place away from traffic and call for help.