Everyone loves driving on a beautiful sunny day, but what if you suddenly hear the flap, flap sound from one of your tires. You have a flat tire and need to follow specific guidelines to stay safe. The following steps are critical:
- As soon as you notice a flat tire, turn on your hazard lights.
- There is nothing to worry about. Find a wide hard shoulder or better a parking place.
- Put the triangle reflector at the rear of your vehicle. Make sure the hazard lights remain active all the time. It will enable other drivers to see your car from a distance and know you are a temporary hazard.
- Once parked, pull the hand brake.
- Now, pull out the spare tire as well as the jack and the lug wrench.
- It is better to read your car manual to find out instructions on tire replacement.
- Read this article to get advice on changing flat tires.
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