Can people ride in the car on a tow truck?
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When towing a vehicle on the highway, passengers are not allowed in the towed vehicle. Here are the relevant details: Legal provisions: According to Article 61 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the following rules must be observed when towing a malfunctioning motor vehicle: The towed vehicle must not carry passengers other than the driver and must not tow a trailer; the width of the towed vehicle must not exceed that of the towing vehicle; when using a flexible towing connection, the distance between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle should be between 4 and 10 meters; for a towed vehicle with failed brakes, a rigid towing connection must be used; both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle must have their hazard warning lights on. Precautions: When a motor vehicle breaks down on the highway, relevant regulations must be followed; warning signs should be placed at least 150 meters behind the direction of oncoming traffic, and passengers should quickly move to the right shoulder or emergency lane and call for help immediately. If a motor vehicle on the highway breaks down or is involved in an accident and cannot be driven normally, it should be towed or pulled by a rescue vehicle or a wrecker.
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I've witnessed too many accidents. One golden rule you must remember: never allow anyone to ride in the vehicle being towed. Last year, my friend made the mistake of letting his child sit inside the towed SUV for convenience. When the tow truck took a turn, the SUV swayed violently and nearly rolled over, terrifying the entire family. Consider this: during towing, there's inevitable shaking and impact. If the towed vehicle isn't securely fastened or has passengers inside, people could get injured or even be thrown from the vehicle. And that's not even considering the catastrophic consequences if the tow truck brakes suddenly or gets into a collision. In our daily towing operations, we've developed this habit: first evacuate all passengers, then thoroughly inspect the connection points for security, ensuring the vehicle remains unoccupied. Remember, safety always comes first - you can never go wrong with that. There are various towing tools available, from flatbed tow trucks to hook-and-chain systems, each with its own risk factors. But the fundamental principle remains: never take the risk of riding inside a towed vehicle.
