Don't get stuck in a bad situation without knowing what to do. If you crash into an electric pole there are certain steps you need to follow in order to remain safe. Make sure you know exactly what to do with these safety tips!

1. Learn tips that may save
your life if you’ve crashed
into an electric pole!

4. Being in a car accident is a frightening experience to begin with, but
adding an electric pole into the mix is downright terrifying. Hopefully
you’ll never find yourself in this situation; however, if it happens to you,
it’s best to know exactly what precautions you need to take. The team
at our new Toyota dealership near Orlando has put together a list that
could end up saving your life!
 Remain cool, calm and collected. If you’ve crashed your new
Toyota near Orlando into an electric pole the first thing you need
to do is remain calm. It’s important to not panic so you can
properly assess the situation.
 Remain in the car. Don’t try to move because powerlines can still
be live. This means that they are still surging with electricity.
When they’re brought down they can cause the ground to
become energized as well. They don’t have to be sparking,
smoking, or buzzing to still be live so it’s best to just assume. If

5. you’re not in immediate danger, stay put and call for help! Unless
your car is starting to smoke, remain inside the vehicle.
 Warn others to stay away. Often times people who witness car
accidents rush to help. If the powerlines are live and the ground is
energized, they may be at risk as well. Warn people to stay back
at least 35 feet from your car.

6.  Wait for help! By this time emergency services should be on their
way. When you call for help be certain to tell them you crashed
your new Toyota near Orlando into an electricity pole so they
come with the proper tools to help you.
 Exit if it’s an emergency. If your new Toyota near Orlando has
been badly damaged by the car accident and has caught fire or
begins to smoke you need to get out safely! Don’t just open the
door and step out. You need to exit your vehicle very carefully
with the proper technique. Follow these steps:
o Jump out and try to land with both feet at the same time.
You can’t be electrocuted because the electricity is not able
to complete a circuit when your feet are together and
planted on the ground.
o Don’t use your hands to grab onto anything.
o Begin to move away from your car by slowly and carefully
shuffling your feet without lifting them at all.

7. o Once you have moved a safe distance (at least 35 feet) from
your new Toyota near Orlando you are safe to move freely
and assess your wounds.
After everything has been taken care of it’s time to take care of
your new Toyota. Our Toyota Service Center near Orlando will have
your vehicle running like new with fast and affordable auto repairs! If
you have any questions about safety tips or if you would like to
schedule an appointment for auto service for your new Toyota near
Orlando call (888) 454-1614 today!