What should I do if my car breaks down?

If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, your first priority should always be safety. Turn on your hazard lights immediately to alert other drivers, and if the vehicle is still moving, carefully guide it to the shoulder or a safe area away from active traffic. Avoid stopping in lanes or on curves if possible, and never attempt to push the vehicle on a high-speed roadway.

Once stopped, remain inside your vehicle with your seatbelt fastened, especially on busy highways. Exiting the vehicle can be dangerous due to fast-moving traffic and limited visibility. If it is unsafe to stay inside, move well away from the roadway and stand behind a guardrail if one is available. Call for professional towing assistance as soon as possible and provide clear details about your location, direction of travel, and nearby landmarks or mile markers.

Do not attempt roadside repairs on the highway unless it is absolutely safe to do so. Highway breakdowns often require trained professionals with proper safety equipment, such as warning lights, cones, and traffic awareness. A professional towing team can secure the scene, load your vehicle safely, and remove it from the roadway quickly, helping reduce risk to you and other drivers.