Towing Safety Tips: How To Stay Safe While Waiting For Towing Services

When your car breaks down, you become immediately exposed to fatal risks. Problems such as fast-moving traffic, limited visibility, and poor weather conditions can put you in a difficult situation. When you are thrown into this kind of issue, you must remain vigilant and prepared for the worst. This kind of attitude can minimise the dangers and ensure your safety until professional help comes along. 

It's very easy to panic and become flustered when you are thrown into the deep end like this, but you simply have to keep your head. The situation you find yourself in is not pleasant, but impulsive moves out of fear could exacerbate what you are going through. When it comes to staying safe while waiting for a tow truck, even the slightest error can lead to something fatal. 

A calmer head will allow you to contact emergency roadside assistance without escalating the risk in the process.

Follow these essential safety measures to protect yourself and others while waiting for assistance:

Move To A Safer Location: If your car is still semi-operable, do your best to steer it to the side of the road. A lay-by or any kind of safe parking area is ideal. Use your hazard lights to let everyone know where you are.

Stay Alert And Visible: Keep your hazard lights on for the duration of your wait— do not turn them off. Set up reflective warning triangles if you are able to. 

Stay Well Away From Traffic: If it is safe to do so, stay inside your car and keep your seatbelt on. If you have no choice but to exit, move to a safe area, such as a grassy verge or behind a guardrail.

It is vital to be prepared with emergency contact numbers when you encounter a breakdown. You are going to need all the help you can get from people you can trust. While it’s easy to overlook this preparation, thinking such a situation won’t happen to you, the truth is, breakdowns can occur to anyone at any time.

Be sure to save your local police for traffic management in your contacts. Make sure you also have your insurance company's roadside assistance saved. Of course, you should have the number of a trusted and reliable towing service saved on your phone when the situation arises.

You never know what kind of dangers are around the corner, so you must be aware of your surroundings.

Watch out for poor weather conditions, like rain or fog, as this can make roadside safety a lot scarier. Stay in your car to avoid slipping or hazards in low-visibility conditions.

Keep your valuables out of sight. Carry them with you if you must leave the vehicle unattended.



Verify the towing service you have requested before allowing anybody to tell your vehicle.

Here at Aussie Roo Towing, we prioritise safety and professionalism. When you are thrown into a perilous position on the road, we will be there quickly to deal with your problem. We will have a secure towing solution for your vehicle and will keep you informed at every step. 

We know just how difficult it can be when you break down and are in need of emergency roadside assistance. With our fast response and clear communication, we’ll help minimise any risks while you wait for help.

Our service areas include: 

• Bankstown
• Burwood
• Cabramatta
• Liverpool
• Parramatta
• Strathfield
• Western Sydney

Call us today at 0452 226 317 for prompt, professional towing services, available 24/7. We’re here to provide you with the assistance you need, day or night.