Imagine this scenario: you are driving calmly on a highway and, suddenly, your car starts to give off warning signals. Or worse, he was surprised by an accident. The heart accelerates and the doubts arise: "I'm not stopping, where? How do I notify others?" Situations like these are more common than you might think, in a space where many vehicles are driving at high speed, every second counts. That's why having a plan and knowing what to do can literally save lives.
Signal first, think later
The most important step is to make the vehicle more visible . This is where Help Flash proves essential.
Before putting on the reflector tail and leaving the car to position the required signal triangle, you must place the Help Flash.
· Simply turn on the roof and the light comes on automatically.
- The signal is done in seconds and without leaving the road .
- Its flashing light is visible from 1 km away and in 360º, day or night and even in low visibility conditions.
It is fast, simple and, on top of everything, much more secure.
E quem vai dentro do carro?
Occupant safety is always a priority:
- Stay inside the car, like the belts in place, whenever possible.
- If necessary, everyone must wear a reflective cap.
- Unlock the two separators and keep them attached to the berm.
- Attention to the company's spirits that we can flee and place on the risk of their lives with two remaining road users.
- Never try to cross on the highway.
Quando é precisa pedir ajuda
For years, the only way to request support was through two SOS telephones behind the berms. There is a more practical solution: the SOS Autoestradas app , launched in 2025 by APCAP.
What does this application offer?
- Automatic vehicle location.
- Assistance request sent directly to the responsible concessionaire.
- Avoid dangerous displacements at the SOS posts.
- Integration with 112 in case of injuries.
It comes together with the app to use Help Flash , the perfect combination: immediate visibility and fast assistance.
Things you should never do
- Exit the car only before placing the Help Flash and dressing the reflective tail.
- Ficar standing next to the rodagem faixa.
- Try to ask other drivers for help.
- Cross the highway.
- Place yourself in risky situations, such as attempting to repair non-local equipment without ensuring that you meet all safety conditions.
Se houver feridos
- Immediate link to 112 and clearly decreva or local, or number and status of victims.
- If you get it, disconnect the motor from the battery.
- Never move injured people, except at an imminent risk (such as a fire or a collision risk).
E depois?
- If you are not injured, please submit the Friendly Declaration .
- In case of disagreement, wait for the police.
- Take photographs and collect data from testimonies.
- Report the incident to the insurance company within 8 days.
Prevention continues to be better protection
- Do regular checks on the vehicle.
- Check the condition of the tires, tires, batteries and snow (oil and cooling fluid) frequently.
- Drive defensively and always maintain the recommended safe distances (intervals of two seconds in normal conditions and three seconds in adverse situations such as rain or lower visibility).
- Always have Help Flash with you, an essential ally for your safety.
Conclusion
An accident or accident on the highway is always a moment of tension. But how Reage can transform the cliff into safety. With simple gestures, such as placing the Help Flash , protect the occupants and ask for help quickly, gain time, visibility, peace of mind and, most importantly, safety for yourself and the rest of the road users.
