If you have an elderly relative who isn't yet ready to hang up their car keys, you will no doubt want to do everything you can to keep them safe while they are out and about on the road. Read on to discover 2 steps you can take to promote their safety when they are driving in their car.

Register them with a local tow service

If you are concerned about what would happen to your elderly relative if their vehicle breaks down, one of the best things you can do is register them with a local tow truck service. Once they are registered, they will be provided with a telephone number which they can call in the event of a roadside emergency. The call will connect them to an operator who can take details of the problem and their current location. This info will be used to get help sent out to them in the form of a tow truck. Once the tow truck arrives at the scene, the operative will assess the vehicle and may attempt to carry out repairs to get the vehicle back on the road. If this is not possible, the vehicle will be towed to a local auto repair shop or a destination chosen by the driver. Tow trucks have additional seating in the cab, which means your relatives will also be given a ride back to town.

Put together an emergency breakdown kit

You can also help your elderly relatives by putting together an emergency breakdown kit. This kit will help them to stay safe and comfortable while they wait for the tow truck to arrive. The kit should contain the following items.

• A torch
• A high-visibility vest
• A blanket
• A bottle of water
• Emergency rations such as chocolate, sweets, etc.
• A charged mobile phone
• The telephone number for the local breakdown and recovery service

These items will help to ensure that your elderly relatives stay safe at the roadside. The torch and high-vis vest will help to make them visible to other road users and to the recovery services. The blanket will help them to stay warm in cold weather. The water and emergency rations will help them to maintain hydration and blood sugar levels. A charged mobile and the roadside recovery phone number will ensure they can call for help.

If you are interested in finding out more, you should make contact with a local towing service today.