People depend on their car to get to and from their place of work, home, school, and more on a regular basis. A vehicle is something that can be taken for granted up until there is a problem. The dreaded check engine light is an indicator that there is a problem with your car. It is telling you that you need to do what you can to get the car to a mechanic to have it repaired. The problem is that it is not specific in terms of telling you the area of concern. You are left to have it figured out by a professional. It can be as simple as a loose gas cap to a problem with a sensor. If you ignore the sign that there is a problem with the vehicle you may find yourself stranded on the side of the road. This can be scary and some people don’t know what they should do when it happens.

Citywide Towing Lists What to Do When You Are Stranded on the Side of the Road

Pull Off The Road: If you are on a highway, freeway or a regular street you want to make sure that you are prepared for a stop. There is not always a way to get to a parking lot or driveway and you may end up on the street. You want to make sure you are looking for a place that you can pull off that will leave you in the safest place as possible. You want to make sure that you are in an area that has a good amount of light so other drivers can see you and of course turn on your hazards. The hazards is a way that you can tell others that you are in distress and need to get some help. It can be seen from a distance giving other drivers a chance to move out of the way.
Stay in Car or Get Out After a Breakdown: When you are stranded on the side of the road you want to make sure that you are safe. One way to do that is to understand where you should go. You can either stay in the car or get out of the car. You want to make sure that you look around the area to see if there is a place that you can safely get off the side of the road and wait for a tow truck. If there is not a place it is best to stay in the vehicle and keep your seat belt on. That way if a driver does not see you and hit your car you are in the safest position.
Who to Call When Your Car Breaks Down: Then you want to make sure that you get a call out to a tow company that has the ability to come out and help you. The tow company can come out and use their tow truck to hook up your car and take it to a garage to be repaired.

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