What to Do When Your Car Runs Out of Gas on the Highway?

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StNicole
07/24/25 2:47am
Solutions when your car runs out of gas on the highway: 1. Pull over to the emergency lane, turn on the hazard lights, place a triangular reflector 150 meters behind the car, and then call the national highway service hotline 12122 or 110. The traffic police or highway administration will provide assistance; 2. Use your phone to locate the nearest gas station and arrange for fuel delivery; 3. After parking, call a friend, provide the exact location, and ask them to bring fuel or siphon some from their car's tank. Just prepare a fuel can and a rubber tube—insert the tube into the tank, suck once with your mouth, then lower the tube's outlet, and the fuel will flow automatically; 4. Call a tow truck to take your car to the nearest gas station.
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MacEverly
08/10/25 10:22pm
Last time I encountered this was during a long-distance trip last year. When the fuel gauge light came on, I thought I could make it to the next service area, but the car completely stalled about five kilometers from the exit. My first reaction was to turn on the hazard lights, set up the warning triangle 150 meters behind the car, and then retreat behind the guardrail to wait for help. Never follow some people's example of carrying a fuel canister and walking on the highway—last year's news reported someone doing just that and getting hit. It's recommended to take a photo of the lane marker or your location and send it to 12122 for rescue; their towing service is free of highway fees to the service area. Remember to always keep two bottles of fuel additive in the trunk—it can help you drive an emergency ten kilometers or so if you're really out of fuel, though it's not great for the engine.
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