If the worst happens while out on the road and you breakdown, the main thing to remember is not to panic. There are simple steps you can take to help you stay safe and get back on the road in no time.

1. Try to position your car as near to the kerb as possible.

2. Put your side lights, hazard lights, and (in bad weather) fog lights on.

3. Carefully exit your vehicle along with any passengers.

4. Keep a safe distance away from any moving traffic, 5 metres should be sufficient. If there’s a safety barrier or railings even better.

5. Look for road signs to determine your location.

6. Call a breakdown recovery service provider, mechanic or towing van and wait for assistance.

Thanks. Does same applies with bicycle

Nice one op

This isnt for Naija anyways cos for naija, u should first of all lock the car, put all ur fones in d booth n use d only one with u to call for help........20metres away from the car.

Hello guys!

It might be useful!

Try to coast along the shoulder until you’re away from any curves in the road behind you.
If the engine dies right on the highway and you can’t get off the road, don’t get out of the car!
Roll down the window on the driver’s side, hang out a white cloth or piece of paper, and roll the window back up to secure it in place: The cloth or paper alerts drivers that your vehicle is in trouble and that they should proceed around you.
If you know that you’re going to need roadside assistance, use your cellphone to call your auto club or the highway patrol.
To avoid being hit by a passing vehicle, never work on your vehicle from the side that’s exposed to traffic.
If it’s daylight, put on your emergency blinkers to alert oncoming traffic to the fact that your vehicle isn’t moving.
If it’s nighttime and you’re not stuck in traffic, quickly place warning lights or reflective markers about six feet behind the vehicle to alert traffic, and then get back in the car.
If you get a flat tire, do not attempt to change it unless you can get to the side of the road and the tire is on the side of the vehicle that’s safely away from traffic.