Module 13: Emergency situations
Breakdowns and crashes
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What you will learn
Respond safely and lawfully to breakdowns and crashes.
- Breaking down
- If you're in a crash
- Reporting
Breaking down
Safe-driving adviceIf your vehicle breaks down, move as far off the road as possible and turn on your warning lights. If it's safe, place a warning triangle well back. On a motorway, get out on the side away from traffic and stand well clear.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)If you're in a crash
LawIf you're involved in a crash you must stop and help anyone who is injured. Call 111 in an emergency. Give your name, address and vehicle details to the other people involved or the owner of damaged property.
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You're in a crash where someone is injured. What must you do?
Summary
- Breakdown: off the road, lights.
- Crash: stop, help, call 111, exchange details.
- Injury crash: report to Police within 24 hours.
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- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport Act 1998 (opens in a new tab)Parliamentary Counsel Office (NZ Legislation)
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi