When a vehicle malfunctions, you should take some steps to ensure your safety while waiting for help. Before calling a towing company, there are a few steps you can take to prevent getting into an accident or experiencing dangerous conditions like bad weather. Below are three tips to follow in this situation.

How to Stay Safe While Waiting for a Towing Company

1. Pull Over Out of Traffic

If your vehicle is capable of steering onto the side of the road, do so right away. Get out of the traffic lanes and head to a shoulder so you’re not in the main traffic lanes. It’s even better to go to an accident pull-off site or another wider area of the road where you’ll be further away from vehicles speeding past.

2. Turn on Your Hazard Lights

Once you’ve parked the vehicle, it’s time to turn on the hazard lights. The button is likely located on the dashboard and looks like a triangle. This will make the front and back lights flash, increasing visibility. Both oncoming traffic and the towing company will have an easier time spotting you with the hazard lights on. 

3. Stay in the Car

Stray away from pacing off your frustration or standing outside your car while waiting for help. This can be incredibly dangerous as traffic whizzes by. Instead, stay in the vehicle where you’re more likely to be seen by drivers coming your way and you can remain comfortable in the heat or AC. 

When you’re in need of a towing company contact, Patriot Towing in Franklin County, MO. Their 24-hour services include roadside assistance to help you out of a pinch. They can handle anything from your daily driver to tractor trailers with their heavy-duty tow trucks. To learn about the family-owned and -operated company call (636) 392-5070 or visit their website.