If an emergency arises while you are on the road, what should you generally do?

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Why

Stopping in a safe spot, such as the shoulder, lets you deal with the problem and protect yourself and others, for example by setting out warning triangles as shown. Rushing away or driving off to find the police can make the situation worse.

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Topic: Emergencies   License: CDL

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• Emergency Maneuvers and Failures

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