It can be very dangerous for drivers to stand on the roadside while waiting for tow truck service. In this blog entry, the vehicle recovery service experts here at Chicago Towing will detail some excellent tips to keep you safe while you’re waiting for tow truck service or roadside assistance service.

Transport your Car to a Safe Place

The first thing to do, if possible, is to pull your car to the side of the highway so it doesn’t block the road. If your car is in the middle of the road, it increases your chance of injury. If you can’t move it, leave your vehicle CAREFULLy and stand at least 4-5 feet off the road.

Make Yourself Very Visible

Regardless of if your car is in the middle of the road or the roadside, turn on your car’s hazard lights. If you have one, leave a traffic cone or flare a few feet behind the car. The more visible you and your car are, the better.

Save your Phone Battery

While you wait for your professional towing service, save your phone battery. Don’t waste your phone battery passing the time using your phone. Just use your phone to contact Chicago Towing, and sit tight, and carefully, while you wait for our expert towing technicians to survive.

Protect Valuables

Don’t leave your valuables in your car if you have to leave your car. Take any precious valuables out of the car and hide them on your person while waiting for your towing service, especially if you have to walk to place a phone call or get help.

Water, Food, Preparedness

It’s a good idea to keep spare food, water, and warm clothes (jackets, gloves, blankets,) in your vehicle trunk in order to stay prepared for a roadside breakdown. This is especially important to avoid freezing weather, or dehydration during the hot Summer. You can rest easy in the knowledge that the towing professionals here at Chicago Towing will arrive in a simple matter of minutes to safely and effectively tow your vehicle, regardless of the cause of your breakdown.