A stalled car by the road can be an unnerving experience for many people. Once you call for towing services, you may need to wait for the tow truck for some time. This can present some very dangerous situations especially at night or when in an unpopulated area. The following are some safety tips that anybody in such situations can use to ensure their safety before the tow arrives.  

A car that you can get started and actually drive down the road isn't always safe or in good repair; sometimes there are problems under the hood that need immediate attention but which might not actually cause the car to stall. While there are a number of symptoms that might alert you to those problems, sometimes smells in particular can mean that it should be towed rather than driven, even for a short distance.

Car towing service can be provided by your local towing company each time you are stranded on the road, but it is also a skill you should perfect just in case someone else's car breaks down on the road and you are the only one close enough to offer the necessary assistance. Four-down towing is one of the towing methods commonly used to tow cars with manual transmissions. It should be performed with safety being top-of-mind because dragging a broken down car behind another vehicle is a job that can result in serious safety hazards if not done expertly.