Tow Trucks to the Rescue
Travel has always been the best part of our life. It feels good to be on a long and fun journey with friends or family. Before traveling, you should make sure that your car or vehicle is in good condition to avoid road problems. However, if things are not going how they should be, here is a list of towing techniques that you need to know before your car is involved in an accident.
The STOP and FRONT-END Brake Pressure
The first technique deals with the situation where you have hit something and have been unable to stop your vehicle, and your vehicle hasn’t yet rolled into a ditch. No matter what happens, you need to apply your front brake, to slow your vehicle down as much as possible. You should try to keep your foot on the brake until your vehicle comes to a complete stop. If you don’t have front-end brake control and are afraid that you probably don’t due to the accident and all, try to keep your foot on the brake as long as you safely can. You need at least one and a half to two seconds of stopping distance before you can do anything else. This is true even if you are uninjured and not wearing a seat belt.
The ROLL-OVER Brake Pressure
When it comes to rollovers, you should always try to stay inside your vehicle, no matter what. This means that even if you are uninjured, you should stay in your car until the accident has been cleared and the vehicle can be moved out of the way. If you try to exit your car right away, you can soon find yourself with a broken ankle, or worse, if you are uninjured.
The INTO ditches Brake Pressure
You can stay inside your car, or in the ditch, or on the shoulder, as long as possible. The problem with that is that sooner or later, you will have to push the car off to one side or the other. If you have been injured, this is not good news because you are likely to have internal injuries. So even if you are uninjured, you should stay in your car as long as possible.
If your car is likely damaged because it is too late to apply the techniques mentioned above, it is best to call a towing service company right away. If you are in Grand Rapids, MI, GR Budget Towing is your best choice. We have been in the service for almost a decade now. Reach us at (616) 202-6265 for more information.