What to Do If Your Car Runs Out of Gas on the Road?

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DeElaina
07/30/25 8:26am
The solutions for a car running out of gas on the road are: 1. If this happens on a highway, immediately pull over to the side, turn on the hazard lights, place a warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle, and call the highway traffic assistance hotline to report the situation; 2. Borrow some fuel from a friend's car as an emergency measure; 3. Call your insurance company to request fuel delivery, as many insurers offer free towing and emergency fuel delivery services. If the fuel warning light is already on and the next gas station is still several kilometers away, the driver should control the speed appropriately, avoid using high-power electrical devices, and drive smoothly to minimize braking. If you sense that the car is about to run out of gas, try to exit the highway, expressway, or overpass as soon as possible to ensure safety and facilitate rescue efforts.
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