09/10/2026
π¨ BROKEN DOWN? DON'T PANIC!
UP NORTH RECOVERIES β’ Your breakdown safety guide
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STEP 1 β Stay calm and put your hazards on π¨
If your car starts playing up, stay calm, slow down smoothly and switch on your hazard lights when safe to do so.
STEP 2 β Get somewhere safe π£οΈ
If possible, move to a safe place away from moving traffic. On a motorway, use an emergency area or hard shoulder if available and safe. Never stop in a live lane unless unavoidable.
STEP 3 β Protect yourself and your passengers π¦Ί
On a motorway, if it is safe, leave through the left-hand door and get behind the safety barrier. Keep children and passengers with you. If you cannot get to safety, stay belted in with hazards on and call 999 if you are in immediate danger.
STEP 4 β Get help π±
Note your location, road name, direction of travel and nearest junction or marker. Tell the recovery operator what has happened and whether you're in a dangerous position.
STEP 5 β Let the professionals take over π
Avoid attempting roadside repairs in dangerous locations. Arrange suitable recovery to a garage, home or another safe destination.
π¨ WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR CAR BROKE DOWN RIGHT NOW? ππ¨
It could happen to anyone, anywhere β on the motorway, on your way to work or even miles away from home!
Thatβs why Iβve put together this quick breakdown safety guide for you all. π
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Make sure your loved ones know what to do if they break down!
π¬ LETβS TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!
Youβre driving down the motorway and suddenly your car loses powerβ¦
What is the FIRST thing you should do?
π Comment your answer below!
AοΈβ£ Put your hazard lights on and get somewhere safe if possible.
BοΈβ£ Jump out of the car straight away.
CοΈβ£ Try fixing the car in the live lane.
DοΈβ£ Keep driving and hope for the best! π
Letβs see who knows their breakdown safety! ππ
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