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

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Here are the steps to handle the situation: 1. If your car has a flat tire, the first thing you should do is stay calm. When driving away from the main lane due to a flat or deflated tire, the driver must avoid emergency braking to prevent accidents. 2. When the driver realizes the tire has burst, they must firmly control the steering wheel and quickly shift to a lower gear. If the car starts to swerve, the driver should not overcorrect. Instead, they should gently press the brake pedal while maintaining control of the direction to slow the vehicle gradually—avoiding emergency braking. 3. Hold the steering wheel with both hands, try to keep the car moving straight, then release the accelerator and use gentle braking or no action at all, allowing the vehicle to slow down and stop. Throughout this process, avoid making any sudden or large movements to prevent the car from rolling over or fishtailing. 4. Pull over to the side of the road, take out the triangular warning sign, and place it behind the car. Generally, it should be placed 15-30 meters behind the vehicle, or farther at night. If you can change the tire yourself, do so; otherwise, call for roadside assistance or contact your dealership.