Most importantly, don't be nervous! Turn on the hazard warning lights, depress the clutch pedal and, using the momentum of the car, try to carefully move to the edge of the roadway and stop as far to the right as possible at the curb, and if possible, outside the roadway.
Attention! Please note that when the engine is not running, the effectiveness of the vehicle's braking system is reduced and braking may require more force on the brake pedal.
Apply the parking brake, if the car is stopped on a slope - use the wheel chocks. In difficult traffic conditions and on country roads, set an emergency stop sign, as provided for by the Rules of the Road. Now you need to identify and fix the problem that has arisen.
There are two main reasons:
- the ignition system does not work;
- the power system is not working.
First, find out if there is gasoline in the tank? Turn on the ignition and look at the fuel gauge. If the yellow fuel reserve lamp is off and the gauge needle shows fuel, it can be assumed that there is gasoline in the tank.
Open the hood and carefully inspect the engine compartment. Pay attention to the integrity of all units. Check if all the wires are in place, if there are broken, burnt, damaged insulation. Inspect the gasoline hoses, carburetor and fuel pump - are there any gasoline leaks?
Attention! If gasoline is leaking, in no case do not start the engine until the malfunction is completely eliminated!
Inspect the expansion tank of the cooling system for leaks of coolant. Also check the oil level in the crankcase. If everything is in order, proceed to check ignition systems and power systems.