Emergencies on the Road
No one plans for an emergency — but every driver must be prepared for one.
From a flat tire to a serious collision, how you respond in those first few minutes can save lives and prevent further harm.
Be Prepared For Emergencies
- Know how to pull over safely and use hazard lights.
- Carry a basic first-aid kit, reflective vest, and warning triangle.
- Save important numbers: police (919), ambulance (919), hospitals, tow services.
- Review your legal duties after a crash — when you must stop, what details to exchange, and when to report.
- Learn simple first aid steps to help until professional care arrives.
In this section you’ll learn:
- Breakdowns — how to manage a vehicle fault safely and call for help.
- Crashes — your legal duties after an accident, including stopping and reporting. (See Road Traffic Act, sections 56–57 on duties to stop and report accidents.)
- First Aid Basics — the steps every driver should know to assist the injured.
- Fire & Flood — how to respond if your car catches fire or is trapped in rising water.