What do you have to do if you have a freeway. Obligations of drivers in the difficult situation
Highways are among the most risky places where cars can suffer from damage, due to high traffic speeds, so that drivers up to the freeway have to treat such caution events.
The events on the highway involve high risks especially due to speed. Freepik.com
Exit outside the road, starting the damage lights, placing the reflective triangles at adequate distances, leaving the car and the road, wearing a reflective vest and using road assistance services are among the measures when they find that they have a car to the car.
Up to the highway: travelers safety, priority
Specialists in road assistance services advise drivers who break down when traveling on the highway to think, first of all, about their safety, not in the car.
The real danger is not, in their opinion, until itself, but the surrounding traffic of cars that reach speeds over 120-130 kilometers per hour. If the driver and passengers remain near the car or try to repair it, the risk of accidents is much higher. Therefore, it is advisable to withdraw beyond the protection parapet or as far away from the road.
When they find that they have a breakdown, the drivers should not brake suddenly, but signal and pull the car on the emergency band, as close to the parapet or, if they have the possibility, in a refuge of the highway. The Romanian highway network total over 1,300 kilometers, and the parking lots, shelters and exits on the highway are generally about 20 – 30 kilometers from each other.
If the drivers are forced to stay on the emergency lane with the cars, the damage lights should be started immediately after the stop. The emergency tape is intended only for use in emergency situations, such as stopping cars in case of faults, rapid rescue teams or facilitating access to emergency vehicles.
“If possible, both you and the other passengers, try to get out of the car on the right. Use the damage lights and install at least one reflective triangle behind the car, then step off the land, as far as possible.informs the Road Assistance Service 9695.
Before leaving the car, the drivers must put their reflective vest. They are also advised to stay as far away from traffic and always come out, both and passengers, on the right side of the car.
“The driver and all the passengers must leave the vehicle and go to a safe place. If the event has occurred on the highway, all people have to wait for the road assistance team beyond the side protective barrier. Any pets must be left in the vehicle.”specifies ACR representatives.
The car should be parked as close to the edge as possible
On the highway, the reflective triangle should be located at least 100 meters behind the vehicle, according to road safety guides. The place where the drivers stay must be as safe as possible for them and the passengers in the vehicle, recommend the representatives of the Romanian Club (ACR).
“If possible, try to move the car as close as possible to the right side of the road, always with the wheels turned to the right. If you are on the highway, it stays on the emergency band, which is intended exclusively for emergency situations.ACR shows.
In cases where the stopping of the car can be a real danger to the safety of passengers or other traffic participants, such as the risk of collision with other cars or the injury of passengers, the 112 service can be called.
