How to Stay Safe While Waiting for a Tow Truck on the Side of the Road

A car breakdown is not just stressful—it can be genuinely dangerous, especially on busy roads, with hundreds of deaths and billions in costs linked to disabled-vehicle crashes. The post lays out practical steps to stay safe while waiting for help, including pulling over carefully, boosting visibility, staying inside when possible, calling for assistance with your exact location, watching for scammers, knowing Move Over laws, keeping an emergency kit, and preventing breakdowns with routine maintenance.