Recently, with frequent earthquakes happening, how to avoid risks when an earthquake occurs has become a topic of public concern. Understanding relevant knowledge is the guarantee for safety. If you happen to be driving when an earthquake strikes, how should you avoid danger? Here are a few steps to keep in mind.
### Tools/Materials
Driving during an earthquake
### Steps/Methods
#### Immediate roadside parking
If you feel an earthquake while driving, immediately slow down and park your car on the side of the road. However, do not stay on bridges, under flyovers, or inside tunnels. If you happen to be driving in these areas, leave as soon as possible. At the same time, be cautious of ground cracks and subsidence caused by the earthquake.
If you are on an urban road or there is no open space nearby to temporarily hide, turn on your hazard lights, slow down, and park your car on the side of the road. Then get out of the car and observe the surroundings to find a relatively safe position to wait until the earthquake is over before continuing to drive.
If your vehicle is traveling on a mountain road, be sure to watch out for landslides, cliff collapses, and falling rocks. Quickly move to a safe location. If you are near the coast, there is a risk of encountering a tsunami.
#### Leaving the car through the gap between two vehicles
If you think staying inside the car is safe, you're greatly mistaken. Evidence shows that many people who died in earthquakes in parking lots were crushed to death inside their cars, while those between two cars remained unharmed.
The correct action is to first park your car safely, close the windows to prevent unnecessary fires, leave the car keys in the ignition without locking the doors for quick evacuation if necessary, and then immediately exit the vehicle. After getting out of the car, escape through the gap between two vehicles. Experts advise crouching down in the space between two cars because, when buildings collapse, larger objects will fall onto the cars first, providing a potential life-saving space between them.
#### Remaining vigilant after the quake
After the earthquake, you can choose a wider and safer place to park your car. Try not to park near fences, walls, shacks, or utility poles to avoid damage from collapsing structures. After the earthquake, some areas may have cracked or bulging ground, so pay extra attention to road conditions and avoid speeding due to panic. If your car has sunk into the ground after the earthquake, abandon it temporarily and find a safe place to take cover.
### Precautions
Friendly reminder: If an earthquake happens and you cannot stop immediately while driving, passengers must immediately fasten their seat belts. Rest your arms on the front seat cushion to protect your face, lean your body toward the aisle, and use both hands to protect your head.
Reference materials: 3 steps to follow if you encounter an earthquake while driving.
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