The first thing you should do when your car breaks down or gets a flat is call for a tow truck. While you wait,  take a few safety precautions to ensure your car, and fellow drivers stay safe. Below are some of the steps you should take while waiting for a towing service.

4 Actions to Do While Waiting for a Tow Truck

1. Move Out of Traffic

If your car is not completely immobile, try to move it off the road and out of traffic. On the highway, try to park your car as deep into the shoulder as you can. This way the tow service can reach your vehicle without impeding the flow of traffic or putting your car at risk. 

2. Turn on Flashers

Make yourself as visible as possible to other motorists by turning on your hazard lights. For extra visibility, keep emergency cones or flares in the car to set out and warn oncoming traffic. This will signal other drivers to give your car a wide berth.  

3. Stay in the Vehicle

Do not wait outside the car. It's safer to wait within the protection of your vehicle than to risk standing in or alongside the road.

4. Know Your Towing Service

Don't just blindly accept help from any tow truck that shows up. You should know the name of the service you called to confirm their name and logo. That way you’ll have recourse and know who to contact if your vehicle is damaged during the tow or if you've been overcharged.

Need a prompt, reliable tow truck in the Greater Cincinnati area? Contact Reffitt's Garage & Towing Service, Auto Body Repair in Hamilton, OH. They've been offering 24/7 towing service throughout the region for more than 30 years. They also specialize in oil changes, collision and engine repair, and transmission service. Visit their website to view a map and business hours or call (513) 863-3008 to request a tow truck.