What to do in case of accident or car breakdown?

What to do in case of accident or car breakdown?

Even if we take safety action on the road, such as looping our seatbelt, keep a safe distance between vehicles and maintaining our engine and our tires, unforeseen times occur. If a knowledge or yourself are involved in an accident, or if your car breaks down, follow these recommendations to stay safe and manage the situation.
10 steps to follow if you are involved in a car accident

    Stop. Never leave the places of an accident. If the other motorist leaves the scene, note the number of his license plate so that the authorities can find him. Take a photo or video as needed.
    Keep your blood cold. Make sure no one is injured, then check for material damage. We could squeeze you to make decisions about the scene of the accident, but do not give up at the pressure. Take all the time needed to assess the situation.
    Look around you. Watch for traffic and turn on your distress fires to alert the approaching drivers. If possible, install illuminating rockets or reflectors to warn the conductors in the opposite direction.
    Ask for help. If the accident is serious, call 911.
    Come help the wounded. Keep them warm and do not move them, except in case of imminent danger.
    Collect information. When you know that no one is in danger or help is on the way, get the information needed to report the accident. Make sure to collect:
        The name, the license plate number, the name of the insurer and the insurance policy number of each driver
        The types of vehicles involved
        The location of each vehicle
        The names of passengers and witnesses
    Report the accident. Call the police to report the accident, even in the event of a minor incident. The reporting rules may vary; Check with your municipality.
    Take pictures. Photograph include damage to vehicles, all vehicles involved in the accident, the scene of the accident as well as other drivers and passengers.
    Move your vehicle. Put it away from traffic, if you can do it safely. If it is too damaged to drive it, take it tow.
    Limit discussions. Avoid talking about the accident with the other driver, or excuse you from him. Do not discuss the facts with police officers and your insurer.

Keep an incident report form in the glove box of each of your vehicles. If you are eligible for amnesty in the event of an accident, you could be covered if it is your first accident. Remember that our claims service allows you to call us to obtain without risk of disaster advice.
What if your vehicle breaks down?

A car breakdown can cause very important disadvantages. Worse, a failure can even be dangerous if it puts you with distress or causes an accident. Here's what you need to do if your vehicle shows signs of mechanical boredom or stops completely:

From the first sign, head to the shoulder.

Turn on your distress fires, if you are no longer on the road. If it does black, also turn on the lights inside the vehicle.

Choose a safe place if you need to replace a tire. Keep your car away from the road if necessary. When you are safe and away from traffic, change your tire as you would normally.

Ask for help. If you can not repair your car yourself, use a professional or call the font. Do not have other motorists.

Stay inside your vehicle, lock your doors and make sure the exhaust gases do not enter the passenger compartment.

Consider walking if you can get help nearby, but do not compromise your safety. Stay as far as possible from traffic.

Keep an emergency kit in your car. A troubleshooting kit may include a flashlight, illuminating rockets, hot blanket, water bottles and other basic items.

Learn how to make basic car repairs, such as the battery connection, checking oil levels and coolant and the change of a tire.