According to a technician at the Ninety Eight Auto Repair, Maintenance and Care Center (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City), the first thing drivers need to do when encountering a situation where the car suddenly turns off in the middle of the road is to remain calm and turn on the danger warning lights for vehicles behind to recognize.
Then, open the hood to signal that the car is having problems, helping other vehicles proactively reduce speed and avoid collisions.
If conditions permit, drivers should quickly move the car to the side of the road to avoid causing congestion. For manual transmission cars, you can switch to "Mo" gear and ask people around to help push the car.
For automatic transmission vehicles, if the electrical system is still working, the driver can move the gear lever to position N to move the vehicle. In case the vehicle completely loses power and the gear lever is locked, it is advisable to wait for rescue support instead of trying to handle it without understanding the technique.
After taking the car to a safe location, drivers should check some simple reasons. First of all, the amount of fuel in the tank, because some cars may display incorrectly due to the fuel inflator being worn.
Next, check the battery condition by turning on the power lock at the "ON" level, testing the horn or lighting system. If the lights and horn are not working, it is likely that the battery is out of battery.
If you have checked the fuel and power source but the car still cannot start, the cause may come from more complex damages such as the start system, engine or electrical and electronic components. At that time, drivers should contact the rescue unit to bring the car to a reputable garage or ask a technician to assist on the spot.
Ninety Eight Auto recommends that instead of trying to start the car many times, drivers should prioritize ensuring safety for themselves and traffic participants by doing exactly 4 steps: turning on the warning lights, putting the car in a safe position, checking the fuel and battery, and then calling for help if the car still cannot start.
