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If your vehicle has broken down on the side of the road, then you most likely will need to call a tow truck. These Oakland breakdown services are there for you to get your vehicle to a safe place. However, it does take time for them to get to your location. While you are waiting for the tow truck to come, here are some things that you should do to stay safe. Get Off the Road Hopefully, before your vehicle totally stopped working, you were able to pull far off the roadway or even into a parking lot. However, if you were not able, you need to try, if possible, to push it or move it off the road. Sitting on the roadway is dangerous because other vehicles may not see you and could hit your vehicle. Make Yourself Visible Whether you are off the road or still on it, you should do what you can to make your vehicle visible. Set up flares if you have them and turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights. Making your vehicle visible will reduce the chances of it being hit by passing motorists. Get Yourself Somewhere Safe If you can’t get your vehicle off the roadway, then do not stay in it. Go way off the roadway and stand or go to another area where you can stand safely. If your vehicle is off the roadway, then you can probably sit safely in it as long as you have the hazards on or have taken another step to make your vehicle visible. Watch Out for Dangers You shouldn’t be getting in and out of your vehicle, especially on the side near traffic. You should stay in one place to avoid the danger of being hit by a passing vehicle. In addition, if you are stuck in snow, make sure your tail pipe is clear if you are running the vehicle. If you can’t do this, then do not keep your vehicle running. The same is true with any other obstruction in the tail pipe. It must be clear or you risk carbon monoxide dangers. Also, if you have pets or children with you, don’t leave them in the car by themselves, especially if it is hot outside. Finally, be wary of anyone stopping to help. This is a sad reality in today’s world, but you simply cannot trust everyone. Just shout out that you have help on the way and let them leave. Once the Oakland breakdown services get there, make sure to ask for identification. Don’t just let their truck serve as ID. You want to be sure that whoever is helping you is the real deal. Having your vehicle breakdown is never a fun experience. Waiting on the tow truck can be frustrating, too. However, you have to keep in mind that Oakland breakdown services usually have only a few trucks and they may be out on other calls or not close to your location, so you may have to wait. While you do, make sure that you follow these tips to help keep you safe and to prevent further accidents from occurring.
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