Highway Breakdown & Collision Protocol: Scene Safety, Emergency Numbers (112 / 911) & European Accident Statement
Step-by-step roadside survival and documentation protocol: hazard lights, high-visibility vests, warning triangle distance, emergency call coordinates, and photo evidence.
| Warning Triangle Distance | 50 m urban · 100 m rural · 150–200 m highway |
|---|---|
| Universal Emergency Numbers | 112 (EU / UK / Global GSM) · 911 (US / Canada) |
| Occupant Evacuation Rule | Exit on non-traffic side and wait behind guardrail |
| Photo Documentation | 4 corner wide shots + VIN plates + license plates + damage |
1. The First 60 Seconds on a High-Speed Roadway
Immediately switch on hazard warning flashers, steer onto the hard shoulder or emergency bay as far right (or left in UK/AU/JP) as possible, turn front wheels away from traffic, set the parking brake, put on high-visibility vests before stepping out on the non-traffic side, and move all passengers behind the crash barrier.