https://towwiththeflow.com/tags/wet-weather-driving/Recent content in Wet Weather Driving on Tow With The FlowHugoen-usSun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://towwiththeflow.com/car-hydroplaned-into-ditch-towing-options/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://towwiththeflow.com/car-hydroplaned-into-ditch-towing-options/<blockquote> <p><strong>Quick Answer:</strong> Don&rsquo;t try to drive out. A hydroplane into a ditch often damages suspension, tires, or the undercarriage in ways that aren&rsquo;t visible. Call 911 if anyone is hurt, then call a tow truck or your roadside assistance provider. You need either a wrecker with a winch or a flatbed, depending on how deep the car is sitting. Expect $100 to $300 for a basic ditch recovery.</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="my-car-just-slid-into-a-ditch-what-do-i-do-in-the-next-60-seconds">My Car Just Slid Into a Ditch. What Do I Do in the Next 60 Seconds?</h2> <p>Get off the road and away from traffic immediately. Turn on your hazard lights, stay inside the vehicle if you&rsquo;re on a highway shoulder, and call 911 if the car is in a lane, on an embankment, or if anyone is injured. If you&rsquo;re safely off the road and no one is hurt, your next call is to a tow service or roadside assistance.</p>