During these busy summer months, you may encounter a stranded motorist on the side on the road or experience a disabled vehicle yourself. Blown tires and engine troubles are a fact of life while traveling. If you find yourself in either of these situations, the Kansas Highway Patrol has some tips to keep you safe.
If
you experience a road side emergency and need to pull over do the following:
• Park your
vehicle as far off the busy roadway as possible.
• Turn on
your four-way emergency flashers (hazard lights).
• Stay in
your vehicle until help arrives, especially at night or in inclement weather.
• If
someone stops, crack your window and ask them to phone the police for
assistance.
• If you
must leave your vehicle along the highway, notify the police, sheriff or KHP of
its location and the circumstances.
Remember,
one of the best ways to prevent a roadside emergency is to maintain up-to-date
maintenance on your vehicle.
What to do if you see someone who has a disabled car on the side of the road.
According to KHP, your personal safety is of utmost
importance. If you see a stranded motorist on the roadside, do not stop your vehicle.
Instead, it is recommended that you call the KHP, or if you are traveling on the Kansas Turnpike, the Kansas Turnpike Authority and explain to them where you saw the stranded motorist. Here are the numbers below:
Instead, it is recommended that you call the KHP, or if you are traveling on the Kansas Turnpike, the Kansas Turnpike Authority and explain to them where you saw the stranded motorist. Here are the numbers below:
*47 to reach
the Kansas Highway Patrol
*KTA (582) while on the Kansas Turnpike
If you don’t have a phone, proceed
to the next gas station or rest area to reach the numbers above.
Remember: If the vehicle’s emergency flashers are on, give them room. Slow down or move over if you can to avoid injuring the motorist or crashing into their stalled vehicle.
Remember: If the vehicle’s emergency flashers are on, give them room. Slow down or move over if you can to avoid injuring the motorist or crashing into their stalled vehicle.
Visit the KHP’s Motor Assist Program to
learn more about staying safe in a roadside emergency.
Want to know if your travel plans will be impacted by a crash or highway construction? Visit Kandrive.org for Kansas Highway Conditions.
Want to know if your travel plans will be impacted by a crash or highway construction? Visit Kandrive.org for Kansas Highway Conditions.
Share
your roadside emergency stories with us in the comments. How did you stay safe?
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