{"id":329041,"date":"2017-06-27T15:41:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T15:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=329041"},"modified":"2024-01-04T19:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T19:53:43","slug":"ultimate-guide-roadside-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/ultimate-guide-roadside-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Roadside Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s an epic road trip you\u2019ve been planning for months or a simply drive to work, an emergency that has you stuck on the roadside basically sucks the fun out of everything and puts a spanner in the works. Unfortunately, a lot of drivers don\u2019t think that much about what they would do in this sort of situation. And if they eventually end up with an emergency situation on the road, they might end up making a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.askmen.com\/top_10\/cars\/top-10-driving-mistakes.html\">bunch of mistakes<\/a>, or being stuck longer than they would have been had they been better prepared.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to hit the roadside due to a problem with your vehicle, then here are the things you need to keep in mind. Hopefully you\u2019re reading this <em>before<\/em> anything happens, and not on your smartphone during a roadside emergency!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get far away from other cars &#8211; but keep it visible<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-329043 size-presso_thumbnail_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/978245492_4d69b51c08_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3456\" height=\"2304\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you didn\u2019t get a chance to drive your car off of the road before it stopped functioning, then you may have to get out and push it! However, you need to be very careful with how you approach this &#8211; in most scenarios, it\u2019s advised that you don\u2019t do it at all. While getting your car off the road is the safest thing for you, other drivers, <em>and <\/em>your car, the actual process of getting out and moving your car manually may not be the safest thing in the world! If the road is clear and you can see clearly for a long distance in both directions, then go for it. It\u2019s essential that you know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenflag.com\/advice\/safety\/push-car-safely\">how to push your car safely<\/a> <em>before<\/em> this sort of thing happens. However, if you\u2019re on a busy road you should simply stay inside your vehicle and await help.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to get your car as far away from moving vehicles as possible. This being said, you don\u2019t want to <em>obscure<\/em> your vehicle too much, especially if there\u2019s a reasonable chance that a car could veer slightly off-road and hit it. Make sure people know that something has gone wrong by putting on your hazard lights. If you happen to have any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/triangle-kits\">emergency triangles<\/a> with you, consider placing these around your vehicle!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Calling for assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-presso_thumbnail_large wp-image-329044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-770x499.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-293x190.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mobile-phone-1573275_1920-1400x908.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the vast majority of cases, the problem you\u2019re dealing with is going to be some complex engine problem that you\u2019re probably not going to have much luck with if you try to repair it yourself. So you\u2019re going to have to call the experts. This is why you need to make sure you have a contract with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toptenreviews.com\/services\/auto\/best-roadside-assistance-services\/\">professional roadside assistance company<\/a>; calling the big names for assistance in an emergency usually won\u2019t get you anywhere if you\u2019re not a member of their brand. There are usually several options for you if you need roadside assistance without a membership, so use the Internet search functions on your phone to find a local company willing to help.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your phone is dead, then you\u2019re going to have a hard time calling <em>anyone<\/em>, right? In such a scenario, you\u2019re going to have to look for alternative means of getting assistance. Attempting to flag down other drivers could be your best bet; there\u2019s a chance that they\u2019ll have some equipment that will help you get back on the road, though the most likely form of help is that they\u2019ll have a mobile phone you can use. There is always the possibility of hitchhiking to a nearby service station, though this really is something you should do only as a last resort, as it comes with many inherent dangers. Not least of all is the fact that you\u2019ll be leaving your vehicle, which isn\u2019t exactly highly recommended in this sort of situation! If you\u2019re on a particularly popular road, then there will probably be police or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.ca.gov\/chp-careers\">highway patrol<\/a> passing by at some point. They can be flagged down for some form of assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make use of your emergency kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You should look into what the most common causes of vehicle breakdowns are, and then use that knowledge to equip your car correctly. Dead batteries are a common problem, so getting a portable jump starter, otherwise known as a battery booster, should be a priority. You can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolnerds.com\/portable-jump-starter\/\">Tool Nerds battery booster comparisons<\/a> if you\u2019re interested. Damaged or flat tires are another common problem, so having a spare tire and the tools to install it is definitely recommended. Aside from these sorts of tools, you\u2019ll also want to ensure you have a charged cell phone, a blanket, a flashlight, and possibly a first aid kit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/child-labor-car-mechanic-cars-labor-934900\/\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Leave it to the professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The best form of help you\u2019re going to get is from roadside assistance professionals. Once they\u2019ve arrived on the scene, it\u2019s best to just allow them to get on with it. A lot of drivers make the mistake of trying to get too involved in the process. While the experts who have arrived will probably want to know <em>some<\/em> information about the vehicle and the defect, they\u2019ll work better when left to simply do their job. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/good-repair-advice-seeking-mechanic\/\">They are the experts in this field<\/a>, after all!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be tempted to distract them too much with idle chitchat. You also need to ensure that you\u2019re patient. While you\u2019re going to be understandably frustrated and eager to get back to whatever it is you were trying to do, the whole thing is basically out of your hands now. If your car needs to be towed to another location in order to get a proper fix carried out, then don\u2019t object; this just wastes time. Ensure you call anyone who might be waiting for you so they know a) what\u2019s going on and b) that you\u2019re okay!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s an epic road trip you\u2019ve been planning for months or a simply drive to work, an emergency that has you stuck on the roadside basically sucks the fun out of everything and puts a spanner in the works. Unfortunately, a lot of drivers don\u2019t think that much about what they would do in this sort of situation. 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