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What Should I Do When My Car Breaks Down on the Road?<\/h1>\n

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Roadside Assistance Services 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div>Hopefully, while driving, your car will hint to you that there is a problem. If this is the case, then you have a tiny bit of forewarning to start getting on the right side of the road in case you need to pull over and stop. This goes especially for highway driving. When you\u2019re pulling your car off to the side of the road because you are hearing or feeling something abnormal, follow these safety tips:<\/p>\n

Attempt to roll or coast along the shoulder of the road or highway, avoiding turns and curves in the road behind you. That way, oncoming traffic will see you in advance and have time to react and drive around you. This also helps when you are ready to get back on the road, you can see the oncoming traffic too.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say your engine dies directly in the middle of the highway. What do you do? Well, you DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR! It is very dangerous to get out of your car on a busy highway.<\/p>\n

Even if the road seems remote, you never know what\u2019s going to come flying out of nowhere. It is important to remain safe. Every feels embarrassed and anxious when your car is dead in the middle of the road and there is traffic piling up behind you, but there is no other option when it comes to safety. You have to remain on your car until help arrives. Trying to cross a busy highway on foot is basically suicide.<\/p>\n

Now, if it is dark outside, keep your interior light on so that you are able to be seen by oncoming traffic. If the vehicle is still operating, keep the engine on so that you don\u2019t juice out the battery from keeping the lights on.<\/p>\n

The good thing is, most busy highways are heavily patrolled by local police officials and they will more than likely spot you and come to your aid if you don\u2019t have a phone to contact help.<\/p>\n

Safety Tips for When Your Car Breaks Down:<\/h2>\n

So, whether you are stuck in traffic, or parked along the shoulder of the road, always remember these safety tips:<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Roll a piece of white cloth or paper in your driver\u2019s side window to signal you need help. Be sure you roll the window back up and secure that cloth or paper in its place.<\/p>\n

2. Use your cell phone to contact family, your auto insurance, or a local and professional towing company to come to your assistance. If you are not carrying a phone, look to see if there is an emergency call box near your vehicle, it is not safe to get out, but if it is close, try to safely reach it and contact help. Always get right back into the car after using a call box. Keep the doors locked and continue waiting for help. If there is no call box that you can see, do not try to walk down the road and find one, just remain in your car with the white cloth and wait for highway patrol to stop and help you. They will see you, it is their job!<\/p>\n

3. If it\u2019s a flat tire or something you can work on yourself, never do these adjustments on the side that\u2019s exposed to busy traffic. IF you can, try to drive the car a little more off the road so that you may reach the side that needs fixed, without being exposed to the traffic.<\/p>\n

4. If it is daytime, turn on your hazard lights to warm oncoming traffic. Do not do this at night, it can cause another accident.<\/p>\n

5. If it is nighttime, when traffic dies down, quickly place emergency triangles and warning light around your car if you have an emergency car kit. This will warn people that you are broken down and to avoid running into you. If you don\u2019t have an emergency car kit, just keep your interior lights on, but keep your engine running as well if you do this so your battery doesn\u2019t die. If your car engine can\u2019t run, go ahead and keep your interior lights on anyway because it\u2019s safer.<\/p>\n

6. Always keep in mind that you are more protected when you are carry a cell phone, and have a road-side assistance company protecting you on the road. Otherwise, a trusting tow company can do all the things road-side assistance can do for you, and usually at a better cost. <\/p>\n

Towing in Indianapolis<\/h1>\n

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Zore’s Towing Indianapolis 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div>Zores Towing can offer you exceptional and speedy roadside assistance 24 hours a day in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out our new Indiana towing<\/a> press release. Call us for help if your car breaks down in Indianapolis, IN at 317-247-8484, or visit our website at https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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