Having your vehicle break down can be stressful, especially if it happens at night. The darkness adds more of a risk for potential accidents and crime to take place, so take extra precautions. Calling a reliable towing service is always the first step. Once help is on the way, follow these three tips to make sure you stay safe.

What Should You Do While Waiting for a Nighttime Tow?

1. Share Your Location

After calling the towing company, contact friends or family and alert them of the situation. Let them know specific details about where you are and ask if they are able to come there. Having someone come to the location to wait with you until the towing service arrives is ideal, as they can then take you home once the vehicle has been towed. If the area is extremely unsafe or feels uncomfortable, don't hesitate to call the police.

2. Make the Car Visible

As soon as you are pulled off the road, turn on the hazard lights. This will help other drivers see the car and prevent them from running into it and causing an accident. If your emergency kit contains flares or reflectors, place them a few yards away from both the front and the back of the car. When using flares for the first time, refer to the instructions. Typically, flares ignite similar to matches, by striking the top of the flare against its cap.

3. Wait in the Car

While you are waiting for the tow truck to arrive, stay inside the vehicle and lock the doors. If anyone approaches your vehicle, don't open the doors or windows. Let them know that you have made arrangements and don't need any assistance. Staying inside the vehicle also protects you from drivers who may not see you or the flares and lights and could strike you and cause serious injuries.

When your car breaks down and you need emergency towing service, call the experts at Craig's Towing & Repair. Their team provides excellent towing and recovery services to drivers throughout La Crosse, Baraboo, Lake Delton, and the Wisconsin Dells. They are also capable of semi and heavy truck towing. To learn more, visit them online or call (608) 784-1638 to speak with the team.