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Staying Safe If Your Car Breaks Down At Night

1/10/2019

 
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It is always a pain when you have car trouble. What adds to your stress is when it happens at night. Darkness lessens visibility. This is why breaking down at night can be unsafe. Before getting in touch with a tow truck company, there are some provisions to staying safe if your car breaks down at night.

Turn On Your Hazard Lights
When having car problems, the first thing motorists usually do is start to slow down.

While other drivers can gauge your speed in the daytime, it is tough to determine how fast your vehicle is going at night. This can cause an accident.

Therefore, it is imperative that you turn on your hazard lights the minute you start to notice something about the way your vehicle is functioning. Your lights let others know that you aren’t driving at the speed limit and should approach your car with caution.

Get On The Side Of The Road
If your vehicle breaks down, get off the road and as far from the road as you can. Cars on the shoulder run the risk of being hit, particularly at night. By getting entirely off the road, you enhance your safety level.

Memorize Your Location
When driving at night, it’s hard to see close landmarks that could aid a tow truck finding where you are. Thankfully, today’s technology lets us have GPS so you can be located at your precise location. The right mile marker where you are can be discovered when you call 911, AAA, or a tow truck.

Call 911
While you only have to call 911 if there’s an accident, you might still want to call the police. Being by yourself at night on the side of the highway is unsafe, and it’s a good idea to alert the police of your situation.
 
Use The Passenger’s Side
Visibility is low at night, make getting out of your vehicle dangerous. Even if the road appears deserted, exiting your vehicle on the driver’s side can be a deadly mistake. For instance, you could fall out of the car and not have enough time to steady yourself before another car comes flying by. The best thing is to stay in your vehicle until help arrives. Contact Buffalo Towing for all your towing needs.


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