Benefits Of A Flatbed Tow Truck
1. Enhanced Safety for Vehicles
Minimizes Damage: Vehicles are placed onto the flatbed, preventing wear and tear on the vehicle's tires, transmission, and engine that can occur with traditional tow methods.
Secure Transport: The flat design ensures that the vehicle is securely strapped and immobilized during transport, reducing the risk of accidents or further damage.
2. Versatility
Wide Range of Vehicles: Flatbeds can accommodate most types of vehicles, including all-wheel drives, luxury cars, motorcycles, and even vehicles with broken axles.
3. Efficiency
One Trip Transport: For accidents involving multiple vehicles, flatbed trucks can often carry more than one vehicle at a time, depending on size and weight, making the towing process more efficient.
4. Safety on the Road
Reduced Risk of Accident: Since the towed vehicle is completely off the ground, the risk of it swaying or colliding with other objects or vehicles on the road is minimized.
What To Do When Your Car Breaks-down
Signal and Move to Safety: Turn on your hazard lights immediately. If possible, steer your vehicle to the side of the road or a safe area away from traffic.
Assess the Situation: Once safe, try to identify the problem without putting yourself in danger. If it's something simple you can fix (like a flat tire), and you have the necessary tools and know-how, proceed with caution.
Display a Distress Signal: If you're unable to fix the issue or if it's unsafe to do so, place a reflective triangle or distress signal behind your car to alert other drivers.
Stay in Your Vehicle: If you're on a busy road or highway and unable to move the car to a safe location, it's often safer to remain inside with your seatbelt fastened until help arrives.
Call for Help: Contact roadside assistance, a towing service, or emergency services if necessary. Provide them with your location and a description of the issue.
Wait for Assistance: Wait inside your vehicle if it's safe. If you're in a risky location, consider exiting the vehicle from the side away from traffic and finding a safe spot to wait.
Prepare for the Future: After the incident, consider what could be done to prevent future breakdowns, such as regular maintenance checks.
Driving Awareness Tips
Obey Speed Limits: Adjust speed for conditions.
Use Signals: Communicate turns and lane changes early.
Keep Distance: Maintain a safe following distance.
Check Mirrors: Stay aware of your surroundings.
Mind Blind Spots: Especially around trucks.
Yield to Pedestrians: Always give them the right of way.
Stay Sober: Never drive under the influence.
Rest If Tired: Take breaks to avoid drowsiness.
Prepare for Emergencies: Have a plan and an emergency kit.
Practice Patience: Be courteous to other road users.
