I'm going to do a long night-drive (10hrs) and I'm wondering WHO to call if something goes wrong?

Question

If I get a flat tire, car troubles, etc?
I'll be driving through ontario, canada if that makes a difference. i have a cell phone just don't know who to call

Answer 1

1] investigate AAA Canada - join a road company with service in Canada before you leave.
2] bring car charger, and wall charger - don't take a chance on running out of bars.
3] be sure your phone service works in Canada
4] bring a pillow and a blanket or sleeping bag to keep in car - if you get stuck, at least you will be warm
5] don't unlock or open doors to anyone but a AAA person [ on truck, and jacket, and ID ], or policeman.
6] bring drinks - alternate caffiene with decaf beverages.
7] stop and pee every three hours, in a well lit, populated area
8] do not let gas tank go below 1/2 full
9] bring a big flashlight
10] check tires, spare, etc., before you go

Answer 2

Sounds like a trip between Thunder Bay and Sudbury.

Make sure you've got roaming enabled with your cell provider. Bell Canada doesn't exist in Thunder Bay ... the city has it's own phone company using the same freqs.

Put the OPP (Ontario Provinical Police) 800 number in your speed dial. It's good across the province. Rumour has it they patrol all major highways every hour anyhow, so sooner or later one will drive by.

Watch for moose. And stick to the speed limit. Doin' 120 in a 100 zone on the 401 may be typical, but I got my first speeding ticket doin' 20 over in an unpopulated 90 zone just north of Sudbury.

If you've got a flat, change it yourself... heck, practise once or twice beforehand if you need to.

If all else fails, call your family... where ever they are... I'm sure one of them can surf the net and find you a phone number for the nearest hotel or tow truck if you need it.

Stop by the CAA, and ask what freebies they have... if you're stuck, they'll sell you a membership on the spot, then dispatch the tow truck in the same phone call.

There are a lot of transports on the highways, even in places with no cell coverage.... consider borrowing or renting a CB radio... no license required, and they drive through the night too.

Answer 3

First thing is to make sure you bring a cell phone. Then IF anything happens call 411 for info.

Answer 4

Sign up for AAA they are great. They'll help you with flat tires,road accidents or accommodations in an emergency,you can use them all year.

Answer 5

call the local stations there...
you should see the signs on the side of the road.
or 911 always helps

best answer me plz

Answer 6

learn how to change a tire before you leave - it's not hard!

Answer 7

fly or take the train, you won't have to be worry about all these you mentioned.