What To Do While Waiting For A Tow

Waiting for a tow to come to you can be exasperating. If you are wondering what to do while waiting for a tow, you should adhere to a few safety procedures. The bottom line is you want the process of getting you and your vehicle off the road to be smooth. Here are some things to do in the meantime:

Safety Markers
Before you contact a tow truck, put on your hazard lights. If the part of the street, highway, or rad you’re stuck on is a high-traffic spot, don’t leave your car. It is just way to dangerous. Many individuals are killed every year standing on the side of the road or trying to walk across the highway to an exit ramp.

Belongings and Paperwork
Your vehicle’s registration, insurance papers, and driver’s license is required once the towing service shows up. When your car is ready to be towed, make sure you have all your personal belongings and valuables with you. Gather up your valuables and any items you do not want to be left behind in your vehicle when it is towed.

No Chitchatting
Keep your doors closed. If another vehicle stops to offer assistance, don’t open your door and most definitely, don’t get out of your car. Crack your window a centimeter and let the individual know that help is on the way. You don’t know another person’s intentions. Stay alert and be safe!

By that same token, don’t be duped by another tow truck showing up to your spot. If it isn’t the towing company you contacted, don’t let the person hook up your vehicle. There are numerous deceitful towing businesses, and they prey on the anxiety of stranded drivers.

Alert the Police
If you are in a deserted spot and you’re uneasy about your safety, tell the towing company on the phone. Next, call the police and ask for an officer to come to you and wait with you for the tow truck. This is why it is best to have the number of a 24-hour tow truck on hand just in case. You don’t want to waste time doing a search on your cell phone when you’re stranded.

The goal is to get to safety as fast as possible. Contact Buffalo Towing whenever you need assistance after an accident.