You may also ask for directions from businesses like service stations and restaurants. Avoid asking for directions at private residences. If your vehicle breaks down and you are not familiar with the area where you have been stranded you should raise the cover to the motor compartment, activate the car's emergency flashers, tie a white flag to the radio aerial of the vehicle and then await the arrival of the police. If a private car approaches and offers to help, ask them to please send the police. Wait for the police to arrive and then ask them to help you.
Some areas are dangerous to walk around in.
Stay with your vehicle if at all possible and wait for help to come to you.