When you drive a car, you’re relying on the jack to keep your car vertical while you work underneath it. But what happens if the jack fails? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the common scenarios and how they would play out.
What to do if your car falls off jack
If you’re driving a car and it falls off of a jack, it’s important to know what to do.
In the event that your car falls off of a jack, the best thing to do is drive to the nearest safe location. If the car is stuck on an incline or has other obstructions, you may need to use a ramp or other means of getting the car unstuck. Once you’ve reached a safe location, contact a tow truck or a mechanic to take care of getting your car back on the road.
What to do if you get into a car accident
If you are involved in a car accident and your car falls off the jack, here is what to do:
1. If you are sitting in the driver’s seat, remove your foot from the brake and accelerator pedals.
2. Shift the gear selector into park.
3. Open your door and climb out of the car.
4. Rewind your parking brake if it is applicable.
5. Make sure all of your doors are closed before getting back in to the car.
6. Get as far away from the car as possible and call for help.
If you have to use a tow truck
If your car falls off the jack, you will need to call a tow truck. The tow truck driver will come and get your car. You will need to give them the license plate number, the make and model of the car, and the address where the car was parked when it fell off the jack.
Conclusion
If your car falls off of the jack while you’re changing a tire, there are a few things you should do in order to avoid getting into trouble. First and foremost, make sure that you stay safe and only ever attempt this task if you are fully qualified to do so. Second, call a tow truck or get someone to help you change the tire. Third and finally, document everything that happens so that if anything goes wrong later on down the line (you get pulled over for example), you have proof that what happened was not your fault.