A vehicle flip is probably one of the scariest things you could in your car. If you do experience a car flip, here are five tips to help you through your situation...
Try to Stay Calm
Staying as calm as you can when your car is flipping over is obviously extremely difficult. It’s hard but absolutely necessary. Panicking will only interfere with your judgment and cause you to expose yourself to more danger. You want to give yourself the best chance to survive, so for your own safety, you need to try staying calm and focused as the vehicle flips.
Brace for Impact
If you’re in the driver’s seat, your first instinct might be to grip the steering wheel to brace yourself. However, as the car flips, the force of the impact will transfer from the tires to the steering wheel, so make sure you let go of the wheel as soon as you feel the vehicle rolling. The best way to brace for impact is to fold your arms across your body and use your legs to hold yourself in place. Also, be aware of your surroundings and stay away from the roof if the frame of the vehicle starts to collapse onto you.
Safely Exit the Vehicle
Once the car has stopped rolling, turn off the ignition as soon as possible. This will prevent any fires caused by possible gasoline leaks that may have occurred during the accident. If you smell gasoline or see any flames, exit the vehicle as quickly as possible and stay at a safe distance from it. As you exit your vehicle, be careful of broken glass or metal.
Call 9-1-1
Check to see how your passengers are doing and call 9-1-1. If no one needs immediate medical attention, you can go ahead and take pictures for proof of what happened. These will come in handy when it comes to making insurance claims and maybe seek the help of an attorney, depending on what caused the accident. You should also seek out as many witnesses as possible, as well as any other helpful information.
Contact a Reputable Towing Company
After you’ve contacted authorities, you’ll need to call a professional who can come and tow your vehicle. You’ll want a reliable and affordable towing company to help you to get through your situation. Carter's Towing & Recovery specializes in accident recovery and assistance along with a variety of car issues like lockouts, gas burnout, driving hazards and their repercussions, tire changes, and much more.
We offer a full line of support equipment ready to assist in any situation resulting from an accident or overturn truck. Carter's Towing & Recovery specializes in performing recoveries swiftly and efficiently. Contact us online or call 352.245.3123 for immediate service.
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