How long does it usually take for a road rescue tow truck to arrive?
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Normally, road rescue vehicles arrive within 45 minutes in cities at or above the prefecture level and within 60 minutes in county-level cities. Below is an introduction to road rescue vehicles and their functions: Introduction to Road Rescue Vehicles: The full name of a tow truck is a road tow truck, also known as a wrecker, road rescue vehicle, or towing vehicle. It has multiple functions such as lifting, pulling, and towing. Tow trucks are mainly used for roadside vehicle breakdowns, urban traffic violations, and emergency rescue operations. Functions of Road Rescue Vehicles: A tow truck is a specialized vehicle equipped with road emergency operation equipment. Since vehicle breakdowns and accidents are inevitable while driving on roads, especially on highways, such incidents occur frequently. The task of a tow truck is to promptly remove the broken-down or accident vehicle from the scene to ensure smooth traffic flow. Therefore, road tow trucks are also known as road emergency vehicles. With the increase in high-grade roads and vehicles in use, tow trucks have also developed accordingly.
Last month my car broke down on the highway, and I called the insurance company for a tow truck, but it took almost an hour to arrive. Now I understand that tow truck response times are really unpredictable—they might arrive within 30 minutes in the city, but in suburban areas, it could take 40 to 50 minutes. During rush hour traffic or heavy rain, tow companies might not even have vehicles available to dispatch. The most extreme case was when my friend had a rollover accident in a remote mountainous area and waited almost three hours before seeing any sign of a tow truck. Their dispatch center has to locate the nearest available truck based on GPS, and it’s even more troublesome at night when fewer trucks are on duty. I recommend always keeping a power bank and a reflective vest in your car, and never wander around on the road while waiting for a tow truck.
