Can You Change a Spare Tire on the Highway?
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You can change a spare tire on the highway, but it must be done in the emergency stopping lane with warning signs set up. Here are the precautions for changing a spare tire on the highway: 1. When parking: If the vehicle breaks down and must stop, immediately pull over to the right hard shoulder or emergency stopping lane and turn on the hazard warning lights. If it's nighttime, don't forget to turn on the side marker lights and tail lights. 2. Set up warning signs: Set up warning signs, commonly known as triangle warning signs. They are usually stored in three places in the car: the trunk, the inside of the trunk lid, or under the trunk cover. Take the warning sign, face the reflective side outward, walk in the direction of oncoming traffic, and place it 150 meters away in the corresponding lane. 3. Evacuate: Immediately move to the outside of the right guardrail and call the national highway emergency rescue number 12122 for assistance.
Changing a spare tire on the highway? Personally, I think it's too dangerous. Having driven for twenty years, I've seen too many highway accidents. When stopping to change a tire, rear vehicles may not see clearly and are prone to rear-end collisions, especially in heavy traffic or bad weather. After a tire blowout, first stabilize the steering wheel, slowly drive onto the shoulder, turn on hazard lights, then place a warning triangle 50 meters away to ensure personal safety. It's recommended to drive directly to the nearest exit or service area to change the tire. Remember, a spare tire is only for temporary use—don't exceed 80 km/h. Prevention is better: check tire pressure and wear monthly, carry a mobile phone backup power source to call for help like AAA services anytime. Safety first is far more important than rushing, avoiding fines or secondary accidents.
