Roadside ASSIST is a service that provides ASSISTANCE to drivers who have broken down or been in an accident. The term ROADSIDE ASSIST can be broken down into three parts: TOW, which stands for 'TOWING, ' meaning the service will provide a TOW truck to help move the vehicle; SIDE, which stands for 'SIDE of the road, ' meaning the service will come to the SIDE of the road where the vehicle is located; and ASSIST, which stands for 'ASSISTANCE, ' meaning the service will provide ASSISTANCE to the driver. In summary, Roadside ASSIST is a service that provides TOWING, roadside ASSISTANCE, and other services to drivers who have broken down or been in an accident.