If you get into a car accident or your vehicle breaks down on a high-traffic road, do you know the proper safety protocol while you wait for towing? Many accidents are caused by stalled cars or debris in the road, but there are ways you can minimize the danger of these situations. Garrett's Towing & Recovery Service of Thomasville, NC, has some helpful safety tips that can prevent collisions and other hazards from occurring.

Waiting for Towing? 5 Ways to Stay Safe

1. Turn On Your Hazard Lights

Hazard lights let the traffic around you know you are slowing down or stopping. Turn them on as soon as you notice something is wrong with your car. Other drivers will know to slow down and go around you.

2. Stay in Your Car

Unless your car is smoking or otherwise unsafe to be in, stay in it with your seat belt on while waiting for roadside assistance. If you’re in a heavy traffic situation, getting out of your car is far more dangerous than staying inside it.

3. Pull Away From Traffic

Whether you’ve been in an accident or there’s something wrong with your car, try to get out of the path of traffic safely. If it is still driveable, pull the vehicle onto the shoulder or a side driveway so it’s out of the path of other cars.

4. Use Cones or Flares

If you can’t move off the road, traffic cones or flares placed around your vehicle can protect you and your passengers. Place them about 10 paces apart to alert other drivers your car is there.

Serving the Triad for nearly 40 years, Garrett's Towing & Recovery Service can protect you and your car in an emergency situation. With 24-hour roadside assistance available, they help with tire changes, jump-starts, and car lockouts, as well as take care of heavy-duty vehicle and unique towing jobs. Contact them today at (336) 476-3153 and visit their website to learn more.