What is what to do when your car stalls?

Okay, here's some information on what to do when your car stalls, in markdown format with linked important subjects:

When your car stalls, it can be a stressful and potentially dangerous situation. Here's a breakdown of steps to take:

1. Stay Calm: Panic can lead to poor decisions. Take a deep breath and assess the situation.

2. Steering and Brakes: Remember that you will still have some power steering and braking ability, but it will be significantly reduced. Apply more force than usual if you need to steer or brake.

3. Turn on Hazard Lights: Immediately activate your hazard%20lights to warn other drivers.

4. Assess Your Location: Determine if you can safely restart the car where it is, or if you need to move it off the road.

5. Try to Restart: Put the car in Park (or Neutral for manual transmissions) and try to restart the engine. If it starts, great! But be prepared for it to stall again. If it doesn't start after a couple of tries, don't keep cranking the engine, as this can damage the starter.

6. Safely Move to the Side of the Road (If Possible): If the car won't start, and it's safe to do so, try to coast to the side of the road. Use your momentum and the reduced power steering to steer towards the shoulder.

7. Call for Help: Once you are safely off the road, call for assistance. This could be a roadside assistance service (like AAA), a tow truck, or even the police if you are in a dangerous location. Provide them with your location and a description of the situation. If you have roadside%20assistance coverage, now is the time to use it.

8. Wait Safely: While waiting for help to arrive, stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on, if it is safe to do so. If you must exit the vehicle, do so on the side away from traffic and stay well away from the road.

9. Consider the Cause: While waiting, consider what might have caused the stalling. Were you low on fuel? Did you notice any warning lights before the stall? This information can be helpful when talking to a mechanic. Possible causes are engine%20problems and fuel%20system%20issues.

Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.