What to Do When the Car Suddenly Stalls While Driving?

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VanJourney
07/29/25 8:37pm
Here are the steps to handle a sudden engine stall while driving: 1. Stabilize the car and avoid steering, turn on the hazard lights. For manual transmission vehicles, depress the clutch and shift into the appropriate gear based on the speed. For automatic transmission vehicles, turn on the hazard lights, pull over to the side, and then restart the engine. 2. It is not advisable to continue attempting to start and drive the car when it stalls suddenly. Instead, immediately call for a tow truck to take the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection. If the issue is due to running out of fuel, arrange for fuel delivery. If there is sufficient fuel, the problem likely lies with a faulty component, and attempting to restart the engine may cause further damage.
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