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Breaking down in traffic

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There are precautions you should take to help you stay safe until the NRMA patrol arrives.

If you're broken down in traffic

  • Get your car as far from the traffic as possible or into a breakdown lane/curb lane if on a highway/freeway
  • Don't push the car if you're alone - it may become uncontrollable
  • Put on your hazard and parking lights to increase your car's visibility
  • Get out of the car - wait away from it well off the road and behind guard rails (if provided)
  • If in heavy traffic or a dark area, be careful moving around outside the car
  • Wait under some shade if it's hot
  • Make yourself visible in the dark or wait in a well-lit area
  • Use your mobile phone/freeway emergency phone to call NRMA roadside assistance on 13 11 11.

 

These tips are intended as a guide only. Other precautions not mentioned may also assist in personal safety. This list may not include every possible precaution required.

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