What should you do if your hood flies up while driving?

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What should you do if your hood flies up while driving?

When the hood suddenly flies up, the priority is to reduce risk by getting out of the traffic lane and warning other drivers. Turning on hazard lights and moving off the road safely and quickly accomplishes this by signaling danger and giving you space to deal with the hood without blocking the roadway. Slamming on brakes in the travel lane can cause a loss of control or a crash, keeping the hood up blocks your visibility and control, and pulling over without signaling leaves you vulnerable to a passing vehicle. Once you’re safely stopped, reassess the hood and seek help to secure it before continuing.

When the hood suddenly flies up, the priority is to reduce risk by getting out of the traffic lane and warning other drivers. Turning on hazard lights and moving off the road safely and quickly accomplishes this by signaling danger and giving you space to deal with the hood without blocking the roadway. Slamming on brakes in the travel lane can cause a loss of control or a crash, keeping the hood up blocks your visibility and control, and pulling over without signaling leaves you vulnerable to a passing vehicle. Once you’re safely stopped, reassess the hood and seek help to secure it before continuing.

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