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Pence Nissan knows incidents happening while on the road can be scary because they can happen to anyone at any time. Panic can result which can lead to driving mistakes, making the situation even more dangerous.
Pence Nissan wants you to be safe on the road, especially during the busy holiday travel season and offers these tips for driving your Nissan:
Unexpected Acceleration
If your vehicle begins to accelerate with your stepping on the gas pedal, you'll have to manually try slowing the vehicle down to a full stop. It can be a scary few minutes but staying in control is key. Try shifting into neutral or push the clutch on a manual transmission. If this doesn't work, turn off the engine entirely as a last resort. You will not have powering steering control but you will be able to apply your brakes to successfully bring your Richmond Nissan to a stop.
ABS Brakes and Emergency Stops
In inclement weather or emergencies on the road, it may be necessary to brake hard, another scary experience especially with ABS braking systems. In order to stop your Nissan, you'll need to stomp down hard on the brake pedal and continue pressing down until the vehicle stops completely. It may feel strange to hit the pedal so hard but it is what has to be done.
Blown Out Tires
Tire blow outs are common for all drivers. Because they can occur so unexpectedly, it can be easy to lose control of your Nissan if you panic. To stay in control and navigate your car safely to the side of the road, you'll need to gently ease on the gas for a few seconds and then slowly release your pressure on the pedal to slow down. The flat tire will help you to reduce speed. Remember to keep driving straight and don't apply your brakes as you ease off the road.
Any emergency situation can easily get out of control, leading to a more serious accident. If you have experienced mechanical failures or have other vehicle issues while driving, do your best to remain in control and immediately bring your Nissan into our Richmond Pence service center for a full evaluation
