What To Do While Waiting for a Tow Truck in San Antonio
Updated September 2026
Short answer: Stay visible, stay safe, stay in contact. On a highway — stay inside the vehicle or behind a barrier. Never stand between traffic and your car.
- Hazard lights on immediately
- Pull off road — exit ramp if possible; far right shoulder if not
- Exit passenger side only — never open driver door toward traffic
- Get behind guardrail
- Give exact location — exit number, cross street, or dropped pin
- Stay visible at night — interior lights on
- Text pin to dispatcher — call after 20 min if no update
SA-Specific Hazards
- Heat: 98°F+ in summer — keep AC on if engine still runs
- Flash floods: If water rises, exit and move to high ground immediately
- I-35 downtown viaduct: No shoulder — stay inside, doors locked
