All of us at some point will be faced with a breakdown and here are some tips that will keep you safe until help arrives.
Put on your hazard lights. As soon as you realize you're having car trouble, immediately put on your hazard lights. This will alert drivers behind you, so they won't be surprised when you slow down or pull over to the side of the road.
Pull over if possible. If your vehicle is still functioning well enough to get you to the side of the road (or even better, to a nearby parking lot), pull over to get out of traffic and reduce the risk of a collision.
Make yourself visible. Keep your hazard lights on, and if you have reflective emergency triangles, set them around your vehicle. However, do not exit the vehicle if it is not safe to do so (for instance, if you are still in the road). If you are on the side of the road, exit the vehicle from the side furthest away from traffic.
Stay in you vehicle. Once you have placed any available markers around your vehicle, get back inside and call us for roadside assistance at (888) 869-5004 or dial 911. If phone service is not available, try texting 911 - police departments across Canada have implemented Text-to-911 service in many areas.
Don't run your engine continuously. If it's cold outside, intermittently run the engine for 10-15 minutes at a time to keep warm. If you're stranded in wintry weather, your exhaust pipe can get clogged with snow and/or ice; if it does, running your engine continuously could result in carbon monoxide poisoning. Intermittently running your engine also saves fuel.
Don't DIY, Unless you have plenty of experience with vehicle repairs and have adequate room away from traffic, it's best to wait for the pros to come and help you, Many roadside injuries occur during repair attempts gone wrong.
Be prepared. A little preparation could save you a lot of trouble in a roadside emergency. Keep you vehicle stocked with the following items:
Phone charger and power bank - First-aid kit - Reflective emergency triangles or road flares - Flashlight (in case of breakdown at night) - Blanket - Nonperishable snacks (granola bars, trail mix, etc.) - Water - Vehicle emergency kit (including jumper cables, lug wrench, and jack for experienced users)
Call us for Towing Services and Pricing: (888) 869-5004
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