Off Road Parts
off road parts question by the who: My car skid off the road today and was stuck in snow. Did I do the right thing, etc?
Unfortunately it took up to 2 hours to get help, it was a bad day with plenty of accidents. However, I had at least 10 cars pull over to see if i was okay, but I was really nervous about talking to any of them because heck, you really never know who it is you’re talking to.
Ironically 9/10 of them were dudes. I guess ladies aren’t too helpful? LOL not when it comes to cars im sure.
What scared me though is, aside from staying in my car, and answerig to cops, this one group of loud mexicans about 10 of them came by, started laughing at me, and the situation, I guess since it looked kinda stupid, young gay/bi white boy in distress with shiny new car all stuck and splattered with mud, but they were even coming IN My car uninvited, I mean..it was like…are u trying to help me, or play around with me and steal my car!?!?
I didn’t know what to do at that point, but luckilly I had the keys so I went inside of the car, locked it told the guy I’m getting help and started talking at my cellphone. At that instant, they just kinda went away, and one of the guys said I’ll call towing, or whatever.
I was thinking wow, maybe they did just try to help but they were being shady. Another two guys asked me if I had a jumper cable since they were down, then a few more came by to see if I was okay, they claimed they drove from the other part of the highway all the way over to mine to see if I was okay. Then we had cops try to get me business with local towers, and NOT AAA.
I felt like instead of helping me they were just trying to make business for those boys, and the people pulling off the side were just…I dunno. one person used me, the other ppl were just laughing. it was really weird and I really felt violated to a degree.
Like I should have just ignored them all. What does someone DO in that situation? I was freaked out enough especially it being in the middle of a huge intersection during rush hour and a blizzard lol.
Do people who usually pull over really want to help, for the most part, and was I just being paranoid?
Or can some people really be freaks?
What’s the right thing to do in that situation?
Also, why do people laugh at AAA or whatever? I thought having them just in case was always a good thing.
One guy was like, “YOU have AAA?!?” like shocked or whatever.
Im like uhhh.yeah?!?! I’m not aware that AAA is a disaster club of some sorts lol.
off road parts best answer:
Answer by Nonono1
That does sound like a scary situation.
Definitely should have had the doors locked to begin with. If your car slides off the road and you can safely get away from the scene, you should. You don’t want to be around when another car slides off and strikes your car. If you cannot safely get to a safe place (road is isolated or on a busy interstate) you should stay in the car, seat belt on, with the doors locked, and call 911 and a tow truck/AAA.
As for the people stopping, I almost always stop and offer my cell phone (unless I see them on one). If the stranded person appears to be less capable of defending themselves from a criminal, I will wait in my car for help to arrive, when possible. If I am on duty, then of course I’ll wait, as red and blue flashing lights tend to keep people going slower and away from the scene
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As for the risk to your life, there is a very real threat of people being mugged/raped/murdered on the side of the road. It’s not near as common as some crimes, such as theft, but it does happen, and it is very dangerous for the victim. I would recommend looking into this group: http://www.pinkpistols.org/ They can help you acquire the skills and tools that will free you from dependence on others for your safety. Frankly, you’re the new black person. Unfortunately your attackers will likely look like anyone else and won’t dress up in silly sheets for easy identification (Klan reference).
Anyhow, I hope this helps, and I’m glad you made it through your ordeal okay. Stay safe out there!