Officers of the Grudziadz "traffic" wear safety vest appearing at the motorway junction - as part of the "action" policy - instruct drivers how to behave on the motorway when a car crash occurs. I often drive the highway. It is faster and safer. The driver was one of the patrols controlled by the Road Division of Grudziadz at the motorway junction.
About the principles of safe moving around the A1 in the event of a failure instructed. We stop in the parking lot, and if we do not have such a possibility, preferably on the green belt. We put on a vest; we leave the vehicle and set a warning triangle at a distance of about a hundred meters.
Mr. Macias was pleased that he gained both knowledge and another reflective vest and flashlight. - Cool action. When traveling, we do not think that something bad can happen and we do not think about how to behave. Well listen to such short instruction - praises the actions of police officers Macias. Flyer, waistcoat and flashlight - Sergeant Kieta Kaminski mentions a set of "gadgets" handed to Macias, another of the controlled. - The flashlight in case of any failure can be placed on the roof of the car because it has a built-in magnet. It has pulsating and constant light. It also has elements to help break the glass and cut belts.
The car owner, known as Grudziadz, Macias admits: - This is my first vest. It will be a regular feature of my car. For the first time I see something like this. Great thing!
Another driver, Krzysztof Kopi, claims to be an experienced driver and possesses reflective elements in his car, is the basis: "It's probably my sixth vest, but of course it will be useful. I travel frequently not only in Poland, but also abroad. It is important for me that I and my family feel safe.
According to the uniform recommendations, the stopover should only take place in car parks or on the so-called. "MOPs", that is places of service travelers.
If a vehicle breaks down and we are not able to drive to these parking lots, then - the cops advise - we drive down the emergency belts or if it is possible, on the green belt. "The point is that the vehicle, the driver and the passengers are as far away from the belts as possible," explains asp. It is important to notify the emergency services of the accident. This can be done with cell phones or payphone booths located every two kilometers on the highway.
How to behave during a highway accident - "pill":
Immediately with the passengers leave the vehicle through the right door on the side of the roadside.
Stop only on the emergency lane.
Remember to warn other highway users: turn on the emergency lights, put on a high visibility vest, set the warning triangle at a distance of about 100 meters.
With a triangle, move only the emergency belt or the green area.
Get help. Expect it at a safe distance from the vehicle in the green. Never cross the highway to call for help.