7 Safety Tips for when you breakdown in your vehicle

When you have a breakdown on the side of a busy highway, it can quickly become a dangerous situation.

Keep yourself safe with these seven tips to keep you safe when your vehicle breaks down on a busy road.

1. Get to a safe place

The most important thing you can do when you break down on a busy highway is get to a safe place. Don’t try to make any repairs or otherwise put yourself in danger in the road.

2. Assess the situation

Check the road conditions to gauge whether you’d be safer in or out of your vehicle. In some cases, you’re better off staying inside and calling for help. like a quiet suburban street. If your on the side of a busy motor way or the the Bruce hwy its recommended you vacate the vehicle and find a safe place to sit away from vehicle and wait for help to arrive.

3. Use your hazards

Hazard lights help let oncoming traffic know that there’s an accident ahead, so it’s important to put them on if you’ve been in an accident. If its dark leave your parkers on. Leaving your lights off creates a dangerous situation for both you and other drivers.

4. Mark your location

If you have cones, or triangles or anything else on hand, use them to mark your location so oncoming drivers aren’t blind to the fact that there’s a car on the side of the road.

5. Prioritize yourself

In some situations, moving your vehicle after an accident could mean causing further damage. However, it’s important to make sure you’re safe even if it means damaging your vehicle, so move it anyway.

6. Use your tools

It’s always wise to have a set of emergency tools on hand in case you have a breakdown and can’t get help soon enough. If you’re properly prepared, make sure you make use of the first aid kit, flashlight, blankets, bottled water, safety triangles and whatever else you have in your boot for emergencies.  If your breakdown is caused due to a flat tyre, refer to our ‘Changing a flat tyre‘ blog.

7. Know what to expect

Once you’re in a safe location and waiting for help, you should know what to expect. You’ll need to make sure you hire the proper roadside assistance for your needs and find a way to get back home if your car needs to be towed. Inform Quicktow tilt tray transport how many passengers you have , We can arrange transport for your family.

Unfortunately, vehicle breakdowns are a fairly regular part of driving. The good news is, taking the proper safety precautions can prevent you from dealing with the bad side of a breakdown. If you do find yourself stranded on the side of a busy highway, call Quick Tow Tilt Tray Transport to put your mind at ease, we are here to help you get your vehicle to safety where it can be repaired.