A tow truck driver working an overnight shift on northbound Interstate 17 in Phoenix spotted a driver heading south in the northbound fast lane and locked his brakes, stopped in the lane, and activated his emergency lights, causing the wrong-way driver to stop before hitting oncoming traffic, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. The quick decision likely prevented a head-on collision.
Operator takeaway
A tow driver used his truck as a barrier to stop a wrong-way driver — your truck and your lights are the most visible tools on the road, and using them to prevent a collision is as important as using them to clear one.