Road Safety Tips While Waiting for Roadside Assistance in Colorado
Stay Inside Your Vehicle While Waiting For Help To Arrive
When your vehicle breaks down - whether on a busy Denver interstate or a local roadway - your safety comes first. Waiting for roadside assistance can be stressful, but taking the right precautions can make a big difference.
Pucca Brush Towing & Roadside has helped countless drivers in the Denver Metro area, and we know what works when it comes to staying safe until help arrives.
1. Move to a Safe Location
If possible, steer your vehicle to the shoulder, a turnout, or a safe pull-off area. If you are stuck in a traffic lane and unable to move your vehicle, call 911 immediately so road assistance can be dispatched to help prevent accidents. Avoid stopping on blind curves or areas with poor visibility, where oncoming traffic may not see you in time.
2. Make Your Vehicle Visible
Turn on your hazard lights immediately. At night or in low-visibility conditions like snow or heavy rain, use flares or reflective triangles from your emergency kit. This is especially important on high-speed roads like I-25 or C-470, where other drivers need extra warning to slow down.
3. Stay Inside Your Vehicle When Safe
Unless you’re in immediate danger — such as smoke from the engine or being stopped in a high-risk traffic area — remain inside your vehicle with your seatbelt fastened. This provides protection from passing traffic and unpredictable weather.
4. Call for Help and Share Your Exact Location
Contact Pucca Brush Towing & Roadside at (720) 869-0272 and provide as much detail as possible — mile markers, nearby exits, GPS coordinates, or landmarks. Whenever possible, share your live location from your smartphone so our team can find you quickly and accurately, even in hard-to-spot areas.
5. Be Prepared for Changing Weather
Denver’s weather can shift quickly, from hot summer days to sudden winter storms. Keep blankets, water, and a charged phone in your vehicle. In colder months, extra layers and gloves can help you stay warm until help arrives.
6. Avoid DIY Repairs on Busy or Dangerous Roads
Changing a tire or inspecting under the hood on the shoulder of a busy road can be risky. If you must exit the vehicle, do so on the side away from traffic and stay alert.
7. Stay Calm and Patient
Whether you’re in downtown Denver or on a suburban highway, our team is committed to reaching you as quickly as possible. Panicking can lead to poor decisions — take a deep breath and focus on staying safe until assistance arrives.
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