How to Park on the Highway?
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Methods for parking on the highway: 1. If you must stop due to a vehicle malfunction while driving on the highway, control your speed, observe the traffic conditions ahead and behind, turn on the right turn signal, and exit the driving lane as soon as possible, stopping in the emergency parking zone or on the right shoulder; 2. Do not make an emergency stop, and never stop directly in the driving lane; 3. After stopping, immediately turn on the hazard warning lights and set up a warning sign at least 150 meters behind the vehicle as required. At night, also turn on the width marker lights and tail lights; 4. All passengers should quickly move to the right emergency lane or outside the guardrail, and call for assistance or report to the police via emergency phone if necessary; 5. If the vehicle can be repaired quickly and returned to the driving lane, first accelerate to over 60 km/h on the shoulder or emergency lane while turning on the left turn signal, then merge into the driving lane without obstructing other vehicles.
Stopping on the highway is no trivial matter. My first emergency experience was when the vehicle suddenly stalled. I immediately turned on the turn signal, pulled over to the right shoulder, activated the hazard warning lights (also known as the flashers), then retrieved the triangular warning sign from the trunk and quickly walked at least 50 meters behind the car to place it, making sure to stand outside the guardrail away from traffic. The whole process was quite nerve-wracking, but I kept in mind that highway speeds often exceed 120 km/h, and a moment of carelessness could lead to serious consequences. The key is to slow down before stopping and remain calm—never stop in the middle of the lane. If conditions allow, stay inside the car with the doors locked or move to a safe area, then promptly call for roadside assistance or dial 122 for help. I also recommend keeping a reflective vest and a portable phone charger in the car at all times—these small preparations can make a big difference in avoiding worse outcomes.
