Whether you are a brand new driver or you have been driving for years it is important to stay safe on the road. If you are a new driver it can be hard to even know how to drive defensively. Many people that have been driving for years could benefit from a refresher on defensive…
When we travel, we may be subjected to various situations that can be detrimental to our comfort or health. Of course, our children and elderly family members are more vulnerable to the vicissitudes of climate, weather and traffic. High heat conditions during the summer can be alarmingly injurious. In high dense traffic it can be…
Friday is frequently the day of the week that people look forward to the most. Everyone is ready to get to their weekend and enjoy some days off with their family and friends. Many people like to go out with their friends and have a few drinks. Enjoying the drinks comes easy but getting home…
When you are in an accident it can become a rather stressful situation whether it be minor or severe. Many people may not know what to do other than call for help. However, there are a number of steps when you’re involved in a car accident. Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance will explain what you…
Here at Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance we get tons of calls from people that need roadside assistance because their battery is dead. Some people do not have jumper cables to do this on their own. Other people have jumper cables but no one will stop to help them. Some people are just scared that…
Many of us have our first experience with tow trucks during an accident investigation. As they must clear the roads for safety reasons, undrivable vehicles are towed. This maybe due to extensive damage or trauma induced by the driver. Avoidance is much better than trying to deal with the aftermath of an accident. How to…
When you drive there is list of things that may scare you. Some people fear getting a ticket for speeding. Others may fear driving on the freeway. Maybe you are afraid of driving next to semi-trucks. It is probably safe to say at one time or another you are probably scared that you are going…
In Texas we have soft dirt, sand, and mud where many may find their vehicle stuck and can’t get out. When you’re stuck or trapped in sand, soft dirt, or in the mud and you have dug your vehicle deep into the ground, you often need help getting out. When you are up to your…
During the wet months of winter, or any time of year for that matter, aquaplaning is a phenomenon of physics associated with wet and slippery roads that can severely impact the way vehicles drive. As the roads continue to get wet, driving can become dangerous, and understanding how aquaplaning impacts the driving is essential. Bearing…
At Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance, a great number of our roadside assistance calls are due to flat tires. Not only is it important to know about bolt patterns and rim diameter, you also need to know something about the tire itself. This will assist you in purchasing tire replacements too. Today we are going…
