If you were involved in an accident that has left your vehicle with obvious damage, you may be thinking of trying to drive your car if you know the local auto mechanic or your own personal residence isn't that far of a drive away. But getting back behind the wheel of a vehicle that has already sustained more than just a dent's worth of damage is never a good idea. Here's why you should contact a towing company to assist you with getting your car to an auto shop or back to your home.
The Vehicle Might Not Be Street Legal After the Accident
Even if you are just trying to get your car a couple of blocks down the road to the repair shop, you might be in trouble if a police officer drives by and sees you driving your vehicle. The car might not be legal to drive anymore per the laws of your state in its current condition. The police could also pull you over simply because they are trying to protect you and other drivers on the road if your vehicle does not look safe to use.
Driving a Damaged Vehicle Could Put You at Risk of Getting Into Another Accident
You might think your car is generally fine or at least able to be driven a short distance, but what happens if you get up to full speed and then suddenly something else fails on you? You could end up causing serious injury to yourself or someone else on the road, and it could happen in an instant. Perhaps the accident caused more damage to your tires or your brakes or another critical part of your vehicle than you realized.
Driving a Damaged Vehicle Could Cause Even More Damage to It
You might think that your fender that looks a little loose following the accident will hold up for you long enough to get the car to an auto shop, but do you really want to risk it falling all the way off once you pick up speed? Or, if your windshield has a small crack in it after the accident, do you really want to risk that crack suddenly expanding and the entire windshield becoming unstable while your car is in motion?
Contact a local towing service following an accident that leaves any obvious damage to your car. Trying to get the vehicle to an auto repair shop on your own is not a smart or safe decision.
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