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What to Do If a Car Has a Flat Tire on the Road?

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Denise

07/29/25 8:13am

How to handle a flat tire on the road: 1. Turn on the hazard lights, move the car to the roadside or emergency lane, park properly, turn off the engine, and engage the handbrake; 2. Place a triangular warning sign 150 meters behind the car and check the tools needed for changing the tire, including the jack, toolkit, and spare tire; 3. Replace with the spare tire. The steps for changing a tire are: 1. Use the lug wrench to loosen the screws on the tire. Loosen them diagonally one by one to prevent uneven force distribution that could deform the fasteners; 2. After loosening all the screws, use the jack to lift the car; 3. Align the spare tire with the wheel bolt holes. If changing the tire alone, use your foot to hold the spare tire in place to prevent displacement. When tightening the screws, still follow the diagonal method to avoid uneven force distribution. Once installed, remove the jack.

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GriffinAnn

08/12/25 11:25am

Last time I was driving long-distance, I suddenly had a tire blowout. My heart skipped a beat at that moment, but I quickly reminded myself not to panic. I slowly steered the car to the roadside safety zone and turned on the hazard lights to warn the vehicles behind. Before getting out of the car, I first checked the rearview mirror to see if there were any cars coming from behind. After confirming it was safe, I took out the tools, including the jack and spare tire, and spent over half an hour changing it. During the process, I also checked the tire pressure, remembering to loosen the nuts before lifting the car with the jack. After changing the spare tire, I quickly drove to a nearby repair shop. You shouldn't exceed 80 kilometers per hour when driving on a spare tire, or it could be unsafe. Regularly checking tire wear and pressure can greatly reduce the risk of a blowout. That experience taught me that staying calm is the most crucial thing. Causes of tire blowouts may include tire aging or potholes on the road. Developing a habit of monthly self-checks can help avoid a lot of trouble.

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