What to Do When Your Car Tire Goes Flat on the Road?

[OClaire]

If only one tire is flat, you can choose to replace it with the spare tire and then go to a repair shop for further fixes. If you have tire sealant in your car, you can use it to seal the tire. The sealant is stored in a compressed canister, which injects the liquid into the tire while also inflating it. If you don't have a spare tire, the best solution is to call for roadside assistance to tow your car or request a mobile tire repair service.

[JamesFitz]

While driving, I felt the car drifting and looked down to see a flat tire. Quickly turned on the turn signal and pulled over to a safe stop, tightened the handbrake to prevent the car from sliding. Turned on the hazard lights to alert other drivers, then placed the triangular warning sign 50 meters behind to ensure no one would hit it. Retrieved the jack and tools from the trunk, located the proper lifting point under the car to raise the rear, removed the flat tire, and replaced it with the spare, making sure to tighten the bolts. The whole process took less than 20 minutes. Remember not to drive too fast on the spare tire and head to a repair shop for a fix. Always carry a tire pressure gauge for regular checks, measure the pressure monthly to maintain the standard, which can help avoid such emergencies.