How to Find a Tow Truck for Rescue?
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Place the safety warning sign at the legally required safe position behind the disabled vehicle. The connection between the tow rope and the disabled vehicle must be secure. Before towing the disabled vehicle onto the platform, shift the transmission lever to neutral and turn off all electrical devices. Once the disabled vehicle's tires contact the front-end stopper of the platform, lower the platform to a horizontal position and reset it. Ensure the disabled vehicle's parking brake is firmly engaged. After securely fastening the disabled vehicle, repeatedly check its condition and the tension of the straps in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions to eliminate any safety hazards.
When my car breaks down on the road, the most common method I use to call for towing assistance is to first ensure safety by moving the car to the emergency lane or a safe roadside, turning on the hazard lights, and placing a warning triangle to prevent rear-end collisions. Avoid tampering with the engine, then contact the insurance company—many policies include free towing services, and calling their rescue hotline is the fastest option; I'm insured with Ping An Auto Insurance, which offers 24/7 response. On highways, you can directly dial 12122, the national highway rescue number, where they automatically locate and dispatch a vehicle with super-fast response times, usually free or with transparent fees. In the city, use mobile apps like Gaode Maps or Didi Chuxing to search for rescue services, input your location, and choose a towing company with high ratings—it’s done in minutes. Before towing, confirm the driver’s identity and the quoted price to avoid being overcharged. Regular car maintenance is key to prevention, such as periodic servicing, checking tires and batteries, to reduce breakdown rates. Towing costs may be reimbursed by insurance, so remember to keep the receipts.
As a novice driver, I'm a bit afraid of sudden car problems. The first time my car wouldn't move, I was nervous but my friend taught me: first stabilize the car in a safe position, turn on hazard lights and don't get out, then contact the insurance company for help—most offer towing services; I have PICC auto insurance, just call customer service to arrange it. If you're out of town or on the highway, call 122 for police, they'll connect you to professional towing. Use apps like Baidu Maps to search for towing services, check user reviews to pick reliable shops, avoid private car handling risks. When the tow truck arrives, sign the agreement properly, ask about costs clearly (urban areas might charge around 300 yuan for 30-50 km), don't rush to sign. Always keep emergency numbers in the car, save insurance phone numbers in your phone, better safe than sorry, beginners shouldn't try to fix it themselves, safety first for peace of mind.
