Anytime you are waiting for a tow truck, you are probably in the middle of a pretty frustrating situation. But it is important to remember your safety at this time. Especially if you are on the side of the road. But how do you stay safe during these emergencies?
Pull Safely to the Side of the Road
If your vehicle is having trouble, the last place it should be is in the middle of the road. If oncoming drivers don’t see you in time, it could turn into a dangerous situation. As soon as you think your car is about to stall, for whatever reason, get safely to the side of the road.
Make Your Presence Obvious
As soon as you are to the side of the road, you need to make sure your vehicle is visible to other drivers. If you have an emergency kit, pull out your reflective triangles or road flares. If you do not have an emergency kit, turn on your hazard lights. This will also allow the tow truck to find you easily and alert other roadside assistance groups to your plight.
Stay in Your Vehicle
Once you have made your vehicle obvious to oncoming drivers, it is important to stay in your vehicle. It is also recommended that you lock your doors and only open them for roadside assistance, police or other authorities, or your tow truck driver.
Keep Your Possessions on You
Make sure that you have everything you need ready to go when the tow truck driver arrives. That means your cell phone, your wallet, purse, etc. It is easy to forget these things when you are focused on car trouble. If you can’t afford to lose it, keep it with you.
Stay as Calm as Possible
As frustrated as you are, this is not a time to panic. Do your best to stay calm and level headed. While strangers that stop to help may seem perfectly honest, only accept help from authorities or the people you have called. Sometimes panic increases the chance of making a bad decision.
Save Your Cell Phone Battery
Once you have called for help, avoid using your phone and running the battery down. If your tow truck driver can’t find you and can’t get in touch with you, it only exacerbates the problem.
When your tow truck driver arrives, have them take your car to Kauai Auto Repair, LLC. We are the mechanic Lihue drivers trust most with their auto repairs.
