Safety Precautions to Consider While Waiting for a Tow Truck
No matter which car you drive, whether it's an old or a new model, you never know when you might be required to call the tow truck company for car recovery. There may be several reasons as to why they need for a tow truck arises. For instance, it may be due to a mechanical fault in the car’s engine or getting into an accident.
Either way, you must wait for the tow truck to arrive, which also can take some time. While you wait, it is essential to keep in mind that you need to take some measures to keep yourself safe. This article will talk about the safety precautions to consider while you wait for the tow truck.
PARK SOMEWHERE SAFE
The first and foremost thing to do is move your car to a safe place somewhere away from traffic. Try to pull in a parking space. If you are on a highway, don't just leave your vehicle on the road. Why? Someone may hit your car, which will only make things even worse. When on the highway, pullover in the emergency lane. If you cannot do so, try to push your vehicle away from the oncoming traffic.
USE HAZARD LIGHTS
As soon as you sense that something is wrong, turn on the hazard lights. It will alert other drivers, and they will stay away from your vehicle. Even if your car is on the side of the road, PitStopArabia recommends that you turn on your hazard lights. It will help the oncoming traffic to spot your vehicle and avoid a collision, especially during nighttime.
DON’T STAND NEAR THE CAR
The flow of traffic is usually high on the roads. So, avoid some things not to do when your car breaks down. Like, try not sitting in the car or standing near the car while waiting for the tow truck. The reason is that someone may hit your car and injure you in the process. Make sure that you stand at a safe distance from the vehicle and at the same time are visible to others.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BELONGINGS
Due to all the stress and panicking, there is a high possibility that you may forget about taking care of your belongings. It usually happens when you are stranded on a road in the UAE for a while, waiting for the tow truck to arrive. You should keep your valuable things with you and not leave them inside the car even if the tow truck arrives.
Why? The answer is obvious. You don't know who might enter your car and steal your hard-earned stuff. You are the only one responsible for your property, and the tow company does not usually take responsibility for lost items.
CONSERVE YOUR PHONE BATTERY
While waiting for the tow truck to arrive, it is understandable that there is nothing to do, and you become bored. You may start playing games on your mobile phone or using social media to kill time. But one thing you neglect is that you are draining your mobile phone battery, which may prove to be costly since you are stuck on the road. The tow truck may not find your exact location; you may need to call the police for help. So, it is essential not to waste your battery and try conserving it.
Wrap Up
We want to end today's blog post by mentioning that if you ever require a car recovery service anywhere in the UAE, call PitStopArabia. We have a large fleet of recovery vehicles, enabling us to provide recovery services quicker than anyone else in the UAE. On top of it all, our workers are highly professional.