If you blackout while driving, what should you do first?

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If you blackout while driving, your first priority is to know what’s around you and find a safe place to stop. A safety scan means quickly checking your mirrors, blind spots, and the positions of other vehicles and pedestrians. This helps you judge whether there’s a clear path to slow down and steer to the side without colliding with someone or running off the road. Once you have that sight picture, you can brake gradually, indicate, and move toward the shoulder or a safe turnout, then seek help if needed. Stopping right away without checking can leave you in a danger zone, and pulling over after an intersection or speeding up to regain control would create new risks.