Are you prepared for an emergency that requires you to seek roadside assistance? If you haven't contemplated being stuck alongside a road, use the pointers below to devise an emergency roadside plan.
A Preparedness Kit
A preparedness kit can help you stay comfortable and safe as you wait for a roadside attendant to meet you where your vehicle has broken down. Water, food, a flashlight, and warm clothing will come in handy if you are going to be stranded for a while or if you break down at night.
Equip your kit with bottled water, non-perishable food products, extra batteries, and a few garments that will keep your body temperature regulated.
Essential Automotive Parts
Roadside flares, a lug wrench, a spare tire, and jumper cables are some automotive parts that your vehicle should always be stocked with. If the roadside assistant needs to change a flat or jumpstart your battery, you will have the materials needed to swiftly get your vehicle repaired and back on the road.
The flares will alert the attendant and other motorists to the location of your vehicle. They will also prevent your vehicle from being hit by oncoming traffic.
Staying Onsite
Unless your cell service goes out and you need to find a way to get in touch with a roadside assistance provider, do not leave your vehicle unattended.
Upon breaking down, you may naturally panic and think that it is in your best interest to head out and try to find someone to help you. Doing so could be dangerous. It would also leave your vehicle subject to being broken into.
The Information Exchange
Obtain information about assistance providers in the region where you will be traveling. If you have a roadside assistance membership that will handle some or all of the costs associated with receiving roadside services, make certain that the provider that you decide to seek assistance through is in the network affiliated with your membership.
Some membership plans offer a simple way to get connected with an attendant. A roadside assistance membership app will allow an end user to input their name, membership number, and vehicle location. Upon submitting the information, an attendant will be dispatched.
If you choose to call a roadside assistance attendant directly, provide them with accurate details about your vehicle's make and model and the location where you broke down. The information you convey will allow the attendant to locate your vehicle in a timely manner. For more information on roadside assistance, contact a company near you.
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