The stress of being stranded on the side of the road with a broken down or wrecked vehicle may prevent you from thinking clearly and taking safe measures while you wait on a tow truck. While your primary concern will be getting your car fixed, you should also consider your own safety when you are stuck with your car. Below you will see the most critical steps to take when you know you need a tow.
Get to a safe location
If your car is able to drive off the road, try to get to a parking lot or at least pull all the way off of the road to avoid an accident. Make sure your hazard lights remain on if you are by the road so that other cars can see you and avoid hitting the vehicle. In unfamiliar locations, the best strategy may be to wait inside of your car until help arrives, but in some cases you will not be safe in the vehicle, so you should carefully walk to the roadside rather than standing directly in front of or behind the car.
Call for roadside assistance
Most insurers offer roadside assistance, which means it may be fastest to make one call to your insurance company to connect with a towing service and reliable repair shop. Try to provide the most detailed description of your location possible (or use your phone’s GPS) so that it is easy for a tow truck driver to find you quickly.
Remain aware of your surroundings
There can be some hazards on the roadside that you should remember to look out for while you wait for a tow truck. On many of Southern Arizona’s roads, there is wildlife close to the roadside, so you should keep an eye out for any unwelcome visitors if you exit your vehicle.
With Barnett’s Towing, you will have quick and reliable service in Tucson, Phoenix, and Sierra Vista. Our fleet is incredibly diverse, so we can handle nearly any towing situation that you may encounter. To ensure that you have the service you need when your car breaks down, call us at (520) 623-9007.
