Move as quickly as you can from the traffic lane to the shoulder
or other safe stopping place.
Remember that the vehicle does not handle the same way with a flat
or blown tire.
- Signal that you intend to move to the right.
Important: Do
not stop on the left shoulder unless you cannot maintain control of the vehicle
long enough to reach the right shoulder.
- Check each lane to make sure that it is safe to change lanes. Continue
to signal, but do not turn on your hazard lights while you are on the road.
- When you are in the right lane, look for a safe place to stop.
Look for:
- A side street off a main road
- An exit on a freeway or divided highway
- A layby, turnout, or rest area
- A street lamp
Do not stop:
- On a bridge or overpass
- Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
- On or near a blind curve
- On a hill
- As soon as you move out of the right lane, turn on you hazard lights.
- Come to a stop on a level surface as far away from traffic as you
can reach.
- Turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
- If you have a manual transmission, put the gear shift in neutral.
- Exit the vehicle. If possible, leave from the passenger's side.
If you must exit on the driver's side, check for traffic in the near lane
before opening the door.
- Set out any hazard indicators that you have. If you have a safety
vest or bright jacket, put it on. At night, eve pulling on a white tee-shirt
over your clothing can help other drivers see you.
- Ask all passengers to exit the vehicle and wait away from traffic.