{"id":22412,"date":"2015-07-14T09:12:44","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T13:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njstateauto.com\/how-to\/how-to-keep-your-cool-during-roadside-emergencies\/"},"modified":"2015-07-14T09:12:44","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T13:12:44","slug":"how-to-keep-your-cool-during-roadside-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-cool-during-roadside-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your cool during roadside emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

As they say, the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. No matter how thoroughly you think you've prepared, there's always the chance that you'll encounter an emergency or other unexpected hiccup while you're on the road.<\/p>\n

Roadside vehicle-related emergencies can be particularly stressful since there's really never an opportune time for them to happen. Often, even if you have a cellphone, you may be miles away from the nearest service station. But never fear – with a little planning, it's possible to meet any unforeseen situation head-on to minimize stress and maximize safety. <\/p>\n

Let your warning lights illuminate the problem<\/strong>
\nEven though your car is a machine, it still talks to you, and it can provide you with useful information if you pay attention. In fact, there's a whole host of things your car can communicate just on the dashboard in the form of warning lights. <\/p>\n

Everyone's encountered at least a few of these over the years, from the engine radiator light to the ubiquitous and mysterious check engine light. In an emergency situation, being able to read and interpret these beacons can be a huge help.<\/p>\n

For example, when the low oil pressure light or high temperature indicator go on, these are signs to immediately stop driving and have your car towed to a service center. Driving a car that has low oil pressure or is overheated can both utterly ruin your engine. On the other hand, the check engine light or SRS\/airbag indicators mean that while there are issues that need to be brought to your attention, they don't need to be urgently addressed. <\/p>\n

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