Learning the Basics
3. Pull off the road. On most roads, you should exit onto the far right shoulder, as far off the road as possible while remaining on level ground. If you are driving on an interstate or multiple-lane highway with medians, you may consider the left shoulder, again pulling as far away from traffic as possible.
What if you CANNOT pull off the road? If your vehicle loses power and is inoperable, switch on safety/emergency flashers. Do not risk personal injury by attempting to push it to a safe location. If you cannot get your vehicle to a location away from traffic or if you are uncertain about your safety and think your vehicle may be struck from behind, do not stay in your vehicle.
- Proceed carefully and watch for oncoming traffic, especially at night or in bad weather when visibility is limited.
- Never stand behind or directly in front of your vehicle. Other roadway users may have trouble seeing you, and you could be struck by an oncoming vehicle.
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