Follow some of these steps if your vehicle breaks down, and take extra precaution if you are in a busy intersection or on a highway.
Getting out of the car at a busy intersection or on a highway to change a tire or check damage from a fender bender is probably one of the worst things you can do. The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) recommends the following precautions when your car breaks down:
https://www.travelers.com/resources/auto/travel/what-to-do-if-your-car-breaks-down.aspx