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What to do when your vehicle breaks down
Learning the Basics
9. Determine how long you have to wait. Your service provider should be able to give you an estimate and time of arrival. Depending on the circumstances, it could take as few as 30 minutes or as long as several hours.
  • If you are in a remote area or the breakdown occurs late at night on a weekend, be prepared for a longer wait.
  • The same goes for inclement weather. When demand for assistance is high, allocation of service vehicles is generally on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • If you expect a long delay or the weather is inclement, have your service provider notify the highway patrol or local law enforcement office to send a vehicle to assist with traffic. Law enforcement can also help move passengers to a safe area if circumstances are life-threatening.

If the estimated wait time is exceeded, contact your motor club again to check status.

Next: What to do when help arrives. >>


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