A breakdown on the motorway is an unexpected event for which you cannot really prepare. Of course, having your car serviced regularly will reduce the chances of a breakdown, but it is not always possible to prepare for every situation. But it is worth knowing what to do if your car breaks down in the middle of the motorway.
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If the car breaks down on the motorway and will not start after repeated attempts, there is nothing you can do, you will need the help of a tow truck. But before you call, it’s worth taking some useful tips to ensure that both the car and its passengers are safe. It’s important to remember that cars speed along the motorway at more than 100 kilometres an hour, so you can’t just pull over to make a phone call.
The most important thing is to steer your vehicle as far as possible to the side of the road in the hard shoulder. Then turn on your hazard lights and put out your hazard warning lights. As cars are travelling at high speed on the motorway, it is important to spot the car in time, so position the car not just a few metres behind the car, but about one hundred and fifty metres. Be sure to wear a visibility vest, especially at night. Do not wait for the tow truck in the car or on the side of the road, but behind the guardrail. This of course also applies to other passengers. Once everyone is safe and you have done the above, the next step is to call the tow trucks.
To ensure that help arrives as quickly as possible, it is not a good idea to call a tow truck at random, but it is advisable to call the nearest one. If you’ve had an accident on the M3 motorway near Gödöllő, you should type in the phrase “Gödöllő towing” into Google.
In any case, don’t choose from the results based solely on price, as these are often only indicative and may have many hidden costs. It is best to call the tow trucks directly to find out how much they will charge for towing your car.
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