Safety Tips for Pulling Over on Watauga Road

Watauga Road and other winding routes in Carter County offer beautiful scenery but can be tricky if you experience car trouble. Narrow shoulders and blind curves make pulling over safely a challenge.

If you need to pull over, try to find a straight stretch of road or a designated pull-off area. Avoid stopping on curves or just over the crest of a hill where approaching drivers can't see you.

Turn on your hazard lights immediately. If the shoulder is narrow, try to get your vehicle as far off the pavement as possible without getting stuck in a ditch. Exit the vehicle from the passenger side to avoid stepping into traffic.

Set up warning triangles or flares well behind your vehicle to alert other drivers. If you feel unsafe outside the vehicle, stay inside with your seatbelt fastened and call Elizabethton Towing for prompt assistance.

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