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What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along?

  1. Depress the accelerator and then release it.
  2. Check the handbrake is fully off.
  3. Engage a lower gear.
  4. Correct answerSignal and steer the vehicle to the side of the road.

Explanation

If the engine in the vehicle you are driving cuts out, signal and steer to the side of the road. Switch on the hazard warning lights and contact the relevant breakdown service to get assistance.

Read in Chinese

如果车辆在行驶中发动机突然熄火,驾驶员应采取什么措施?

  1. 踩下油门踏板,然后松开。
  2. 检查手刹是否完全松开。
  3. 挂入低速挡。
  4. 将车辆打信号并驶向路边。

如果您驾驶的车辆引擎熄火,打信号灯并将车驶向路边。打开危险警告灯,并联系相关的故障救援服务以获得帮助。

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