What Does Breaking Down Mean?
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Breaking down refers to a vehicle experiencing a malfunction while on the road, rendering it unable to continue driving. Examples include tire blowouts, oil leaks, battery failure, or failure to start—any issue that ultimately prevents the vehicle from moving can be termed as breaking down. When a car breaks down, the owner typically lacks the skills to inspect or fix the problem, so most people will wait for assistance. Measures to take when a car breaks down: 1. Turn on the hazard lights and place a warning triangle or other cautionary sign 150 meters behind the vehicle; 2. Do not allow passengers to remain inside the car or stand around it—they should stand on the side farther from passing traffic; 3. Call for roadside assistance. If the car breaks down on a highway, use the nearest emergency phone to seek support; 4. If the highway exit is not far away, you can specify where to tow the vehicle.