If you run out of petrol while driving on the highway, you get this facility, no one will know about this

Do this when you run out of petrol on the highway

If you run out of petrol while driving on the highway, you don’t need to panic. Just remember which was the last toll plaza you crossed. An emergency number is given below the toll slip. If you call this number immediately, all the facilities will be provided to you within 15 minutes, that too absolutely free. Apart from this, you can also order 5 to 10 liters of petrol by calling 1033. There is no charge for the service, but you will be charged the price of petrol.

Stopping facility is available on National Highway

If you get tired while driving continuously on the highway, you can take a rest at a roadside dhaba. No one will stop you and no charge will be taken for this. Apart from this, you can also avail water and toilet facilities for free.

You can do this work if the car breaks down

If the vehicle breaks down during the journey, you do not need to worry. In such a situation also, you can call 1033 and ask for a mechanic and a crane. The facility of calling a mechanic is free. But you have to pay a small amount to him/her to get the vehicle repaired. If the problem cannot be fixed immediately, then the vehicle is lifted by a crane and taken to the nearest service center.

Emergency phone booth facility

Sometimes mobile signal is not available on the National Highway. In such a situation, many times we have to face problems in difficult times. If you ever get stuck in an emergency situation, you can use the emergency toll booth after reaching the toll.

Ambulance is available for medical emergencies

If the health of the people travelling with you on the National Highway deteriorates or there is a medical emergency, you can call the medical emergency phone number. The ambulance numbers provided by NHAI are 8577051000 and 7237999911. On calling these numbers, the ambulance reaches the spot within 10 minutes. If there is a minor medical need, it is done immediately, otherwise the ambulance takes you to a nearby hospital. The ambulance facility is free.

To avoid stress during the journey, ambulances, recovery vehicles and security teams are kept at all toll booths. People are generally not aware of this. But these facilities are very good to make the traveler’s journey easy and comfortable.