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When changing a wheel on a public road, what should a person do to ensure their own safety?

  1. Ensure the vehicle is in reverse gear and front wheels are facing the roadway.
  2. Ask a bystander to warn traffic by beckoning them from the middle of the road.
  3. Correct answerWear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights.
  4. Ensure the vehicle is in first gear and the wheels are facing the roadway.

Explanation

When changing a wheel at the side of the road, switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights, and wear reflective or light-coloured clothing. This will help other motorists to react and slow down when passing.

Read in Chinese

在公共道路上更换车轮时,为确保自身安全,应该怎么做?

  1. 确保车辆处于倒档,前轮朝向道路。
  2. 请旁观者站在路中央招手警示来往车辆。
  3. 穿反光衣服并打开车辆的危险警告灯。
  4. 确保车辆处于一挡,并且车轮朝向道路。

在路边更换车轮时,打开车辆的危险警告灯,并穿着反光或浅色衣物。这将帮助其他驾驶员做出反应并减速通过。

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