If you are in an accident, the first thing you should do is take a deep breath. It's okay to be shaken up and scared, but don't panic. The next step is to call 911 or your local emergency number if there isn't any cell phone service available. After that, check on your passengers and make sure they are safe before calling for help again. If someone is seriously injured, then it's important not to move them unless they are in a dangerous spot where they could get hit by another car or object.

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As you read this piece, it’s likely the middle of the dog days of summer. The season is coming to a close, and the kids will be back to school soon. You’re shopping around for school supplies, or if you’re lucky, enjoying the last days of summer to go on vacation somewhere exotic and fun. But don’t forget to take care of your back-to-school season car maintenance, too.