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- 1/25In an emergency situation, a driver must first
Keeping calm helps you think clearly and take safe action. Panic can worsen the situation, especially on busy Turkish roads.
When involved in a minor traffic accident, you should
Activate your warning lights immediately, and move vehicles off the road if possible. This helps avoid traffic build-up and secondary collisions.
Emergency triangles should be placed
This distance gives other drivers time to slow down. In Turkey, it’s mandatory to use warning triangles when your vehicle breaks down.
In case of engine fire, the best action is to
Do not try to open the hood. Get all passengers out quickly and call emergency services dial 112 in Turkey.
If you see a crash ahead, your first step is to
Turn on hazard lights and avoid blocking emergency access. Only assist if it is safe for you to do so.
During a medical emergency while driving, you should
Stopping immediately and alerting emergency responders can save lives. Use location references to guide them.
In the event of brake failure, a driver should
Avoid slamming the handbrake. Gently apply it while steering toward a safe area or escape lane.
When your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, you must
Leave through the passenger side and stand behind the guardrail. Use triangles and call for roadside assistance.
If you are first on the scene of an accident, you should
Describe the location, number of injured, and condition of the vehicles. In Turkey, call 112 for help.
When calling emergency services in Turkey, always
Use landmarks, kilometre markers, or highway signs. This speeds up the response time and ensures the right help is sent.
Emergency vehicle sirens mean you must
Pull over when It is safe and do not block intersections. Blocking emergency vehicles can result in fines and delays in critical care.
When your vehicle catches fire in traffic, the first step is to
Fire can spread quickly. Move away from the car and do not attempt to retrieve belongings. Alert others if needed.
If someone is unconscious at the scene, you should
Only move the injured if there is danger. Provide basic care until professionals arrive.
In low-visibility emergencies, a driver should
If you can not see clearly, pull over as far off the road as possible. Do not drive blind.
After hitting a stray animal, you should
In Turkey, reporting road accidents involving animals is a legal and ethical responsibility.
Flashing red lights at railway crossings mean
Never attempt to cross once signals start. Trains can not stop quickly, and ignoring signals is a serious offense.
If your car stalls on a railway crossing, you should
Leave the car, run away in the direction the train is coming from diagonally. Then call for emergency services.
In the event of sudden flooding, a driver should
Do not enter deep water. Vehicles can float or stall in just 30 cm. In Turkey, flash floods occur in urban and rural zones.
Your emergency kit should include
Turkish law mandates some of these items, and they are vital in breakdowns or crashes. Regularly check your kit.
The best response to tyre blowout is to
Avoid braking hard. Gently ease off the accelerator and steer steadily to the roadside.
If your car goes off-road, your next action is to
Do not jerk the wheel or slam brakes. Slow down and re-enter when you can align safely.
When stuck in traffic during emergencies, you should
Do not block shoulders or intersections. This is vital in Turkey’s cities where emergency lanes are often used.
If a child is injured in an accident, you must
Keep the child still and reassured. Moving them may worsen injuries unless there’s an immediate danger.
In tunnels, emergencies require you to
Turkish tunnels have emergency phones and exits. Stop only in emergency bays, and never reverse in tunnels.
Preparing for emergencies means
Every driver in Turkey should know how to respond safely and legally in emergencies. This can save lives and reduce panic.