There are sometimes times in your life that you find yourself on the side of the road. The problem could stem from a plethora of issues. You might have been in a car accident that makes your car inoperable. You might have a car that has overheated, the tire blown out or the engine seized. There are many types of accidents that can leave you stranded on the side of the road. That is why you want to know a tow company that has the ability to come out to your location and pick up your vehicle. Whatever the reason for the car being stranded the tow truck needs to come out with the right equipment. This means that right type of tow which can be a flatbed tow truck, wheel lift tow truck or dolly tow depending on the vehicles needs. The other thing that you may notice is that the tow truck has large mirrors on them. These are not just bigger than a standard truck to make the tow truck look and seem larger. They are a huge part of the equipment that a tow truck driver needs to get your car loaded and taken to a repair shop or home safely. Citywide Towing Service lists what those large towing mirrors are for and why tow trucks need them.
Why Do Towing Trucks Need Tow Mirrors?
When you drive your car you know you use your own sight as well as the mirrors on the car to see around the vehicle. This will help you to see any area around the car so that you can drive safely. The area of the car that is the most disastrous happens to be called the blind spot. This is the area of a car that you naturally cannot see just by looking out the window. You can use your side view mirrors to lessen the size of the blind spot but there often is still a spot there. Now when it comes to a tow truck they have quite a larger spot that is blind to them. The truck is large which means the natural blind spot is large but now you add another vehicle to the back of the tow truck and the spot gets even bigger. That is why the mirrors are so important to have on the tow truck. It will help the tow truck driver to be able to see when it is clear to move over and get your vehicle to a new location without any further damage.
Treat Towing Mirrors Right
The tow truck driver will add the mirrors to the inspection of their tow truck. It is in fact a huge part of their job so keeping them clean and in good condition is a benefit to them. Drivers ensure that all the equipment is working as well as checking for cleanliness and make sure there is not any cracks in the mirror.
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Citywide Towing Service offers fast towing and roadside assistance services. Contact us whenever your or a loved one is stranded and needs help.
