Think about how far automobiles have come in just over 150 years. The Model T barely chugged along, and now, we have lightning-fast drag racers and semi-trucks that can haul thousands of pounds. The innovation is remarkable, and we can be pretty confident we have not seen the end of innovation in the automotive industry, either. There are a lot of vehicle companies doing their very best to create more powerful cars that are even more fun to drive. Safety features are being improved, too. Learn more about the automotive industry — an industry that impacts us all — right here on this website.
Whether you are teaching your kids how to drive for the first time, or are learning the ways of the road at an older age, every new driver gets a bit nervous about getting out onto the many highways and sidestreets across America. While confidence will grow with experience, at the beginning this experience is at an all-time low, so it is important to build it up with support networks. One way that most new drivers feel supported is by having roadside assistance services available so if something goes wrong, they can call for backup straight away. Here are three common issues that a roadside assistance operator can help with that will ease the pressure on new drivers.
Dead Battery
Even modern car batteries can get drained if you leave enough electrical applications running in your car without it being fully turned on. For example, leaving the lights on overnight or running the air conditioning while waiting in the car can both drain the battery. Roadside assistance can make sure that if this happens away from your home where you feel comfortable so that you can still make it back, whether that is through jump-starting the battery or replacing it entirely. No one ever thinks they will need this service until it happens to them, so being proactive about it is a good first step.
Changing A Flat
Changing your first flat tire might be made out to be some sort of cathartic experience in the movies, but in real life, it is very annoying and hard to figure out on your own. That is even if you have all the right parts in the trunk of your car, and if you don't, it becomes virtually impossible. Roadside assistance can do this for you, and even supply the tire in extreme cases. Make sure to let them know if you have the proper equipment or if they will need to bring it when you call them.
Locked Yourself Out
Perhaps the most common problem all drivers face, whether they are new or have been on the road for decades, is forgetting their keys inside the vehicle. While modern cars are starting to implement sensors that let you get into your car if the key is inside, that is not ubiquitous yet, and it will not be for some time. Roadside assistance operators can open the car up without damaging the exterior and have you back on the road in no time at all.
Share5 April 2021
