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When your car stops working on the road with little warning, you can find yourself in a dangerous situation. To get your vehicle to a safe place for towing services, follow these steps.

How to Deal With a Broken-Down Car

1. Pull Over

Once you feel your car start to hiccup or shut down, try your best to get to the right-hand shoulder of the road. This is the safest place for you to be, as that’s where drivers might anticipate cars. Make sure you watch for other vehicles while you merge to avoid getting into an accident. In some situations, you might not be able to pull over, in which case you should take the next steps as quickly as possible.

2. Stay Off the Road

towingYou might be tempted to get out of your car to check the damage or get to a safer location. However, in most situations, you’ll be safer if you stay in your vehicle. This is especially true on a highway or if you’ll need to walk into a lane of traffic. If you must get out of the car, stay on the side by the shoulder.

3. Make Your Car Visible

Put on your hazards to signal that your car is in distress, and turn on the dome lights for extra visibility if it's dark. If you have a white rag, hang it out of your window as an additional sign you're in trouble. This will make it more obvious to cops and other drivers that you need help.

4. Call for Help

If you have your cell phone, call a towing company or your roadside assistance. If you feel you're in danger, you can also call the police non-emergency line. Describe your car and location carefully, so the towing professional can find you. If you don't have a phone, wait for a police officer, or use the phone of a good Samaritan.

 

Ron’s Service & Towing in Fairbanks offers statewide towing on all Alaskan roads. They’ve been providing towing, fuel delivery, jump starts, and tire changes for over 50 years, and their drivers are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Visit their website for more information on their offerings, or call (907) 456-4224 to schedule a tow.

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