Stay Safe While Waiting for Tow Service

Imagine this – your car’s engine failed or you might have gotten into an accident. You already called for a tow truck’s assistance but it still takes a while before the service arrives. What should you do while waiting? Of course, you have to stay safe until the tow service arrives. Should you wait in the car or should stay away from it?

Your first priority while on the road should always be your safety. Accidents happen. Engine troubles can also happen too even if your car is well maintained. Once you have already called for tow service, you can start feeling relieved because you know for sure that help will come. While waiting, here are some reminders you have to keep in mind:

• Park your car in a safe place. If you could still move your car, put it on the side of the road so that it won’t cause traffic or worse, another accident.
• If you could, please warn other motorists about your stalled car. You don’t have to do this personally. If you have an early warning device in the trunk of your car, place it at a safe distance from the rear end of your stalled vehicle.
• If it’s already dark, consider turning on the hazard lights of your car.
• If there’s any smoke or leaks on your car, stay away from it and find a spot somewhere safe where you can still see if the tow service has already arrived.
• If the car seems fine and it’s parked on the side of the road, stay inside while waiting.
• At this point, you must have already secured all your valuables. Make sure you won’t leave important items in your car especially if the tow truck will not take it straight back to your own driveway.

Hopefully, the tips above can help you keep safe until help arrives. If you need reliable tow service in Augusta, just give us a call. Augusta Tow Truck offers 24/7 emergency assistance, tow trucks for all kinds of vehicles including large trucks, jumpstart assistance, car locksmiths, and more. You may reach us at 706-705-5270 to get a free quote.

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