Out of fuel on an I-285 exit ramp at night

The situation

A driver misjudges the range on a low tank in traffic and coasts to a stop on an exit ramp after dark, with traffic passing close by.

What actually mattered

• Safety first: staying belted inside the vehicle with hazards on, away from the travel lanes.
• The exact ramp and direction of travel — 'I-285' alone covers a 60-mile loop.
• The correct fuel type for the vehicle.

How the call went

• The driver shared their location so the ramp and direction were unambiguous.
• Enough fuel was delivered on site to reach a station safely, and the driver refilled properly from there.

The takeaway

On the Perimeter, the direction of travel and the exit number matter as much as the highway name. Share your location if you can — it removes the guesswork.