What Issues Should Be Noted for Emergency Evasion on Highways?

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Highway emergency evasion requires attention to the following: when inspection is needed due to a malfunction, park in the emergency lane; in case of accidental collision with guardrails, stabilize the steering; turn on hazard warning lights for abnormal situations or accidents; prevent and handle "hydroplaning"; in case of fire or spontaneous combustion while driving, pull over as soon as possible. Details are as follows: When inspection is needed due to a malfunction: Park in the emergency lane and avoid repairs on the driving lane. If the vehicle cannot temporarily leave the emergency lane or shoulder, the driver and passengers should exit the vehicle and wait in a safe area outside the roadside guardrail. In case of accidental collision with guardrails: Stabilize the steering and quickly turn toward the side of the collision to force the vehicle to slow down and stop. Turning in the opposite direction may cause the vehicle to collide with guardrails on both sides consecutively or even lead to a rollover accident. When encountering abnormal situations or accidents: Turn on hazard warning lights, evacuate personnel, correctly place hazard warning signs, and minimize losses to the best of your ability. Never cause secondary accidents or greater losses due to emergency evasion. In case of an accident in heavy fog on the highway where driving cannot continue, passengers should exit from the right-side door and stand in a safe area outside the guardrail. Preventing and handling "hydroplaning": When driving on highways in rainy weather, reduce speed to avoid loss of control due to "hydroplaning." If "hydroplaning" occurs, gradually release the accelerator to slow down and avoid using emergency braking. In case of fire or spontaneous combustion while driving on highways: Pull over as soon as possible, set up warning signs in the direction of oncoming traffic, call emergency services promptly, and use the vehicle's fire extinguisher. If the engine catches fire, turn it off quickly. Never open the engine hood to extinguish the fire, and do not drive the vehicle into a service area or parking lot for firefighting.