If your teenager hasn't been driving for a long time and will soon be transporting themselves to and from work, preparing them for a roadside incident that requires emergency towing is an important action that you should address. An emergency towing preparedness plan involves securing a roadside assistance service, packing emergency supplies for your teen driver, and creating a protocol checklist.
Towing Options
Roadside assistance is a service that can be added to an existing insurance policy. Roadside assistance covers mechanical failures, lockouts, flat tires, and gas needs. An insurance company partners with local businesses that provide mechanical repairs and tows.
If an emergency occurs that will require your teen to receive roadside assistance, they can contact the roadside assistance number that you have provided them with and a clerk will dispatch an automotive technician or a tow truck driver who is in close proximity to where your teen's vehicle is located. Most roadside assistance plans will cover basic repairs and tows that will not require transporting a vehicle a long distance.
If your loved one breaks down far away from home or from a garage where repairs will be made, you may be required to pay overages that are associated with the miles that exceed the towing distance that is covered with your assistance plan.
Supplies
Some supplies that are designated for emergency purposes will keep your child safe while they are waiting for a tow truck driver or an automotive mechanic to arrive at their location. A flashlight, a blanket, bottled water, and non-perishable food items can make the time spent alone alongside a road not seem as scary as it would seem if your teen did not have any emergency items at their disposal.
Purchase a set of road flares that your teen can use to alert other motorists who approach their vehicle. The flares can also be used to notify a tow truck driver or a mechanic of the location of your teen's vehicle.
A List
A list that outlines what your teen should do in the case of an emergency will help them remain calm. Write down the order in which your teen should complete the steps. Maybe, you would like them to contact you first, followed by calling a roadside assistance representative.
This will allow you to intercede and handle the call to a dispatcher yourself. List some other directions that you would like your teen to follow, including removing themselves from their vehicle, placing their car keys in their pocket, and moving to a safe location that is not in the way of traffic. Use tape to secure the list inside of your teen's vehicle.
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