If you have a flat tire, here are the steps you should take:
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Pull over to a safe area: Slow down, flash your emergency lights, and pull over as soon as possible to a flat spot with plenty of space for your safety and out of courtesy to others.
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Do not drive on the flat tire: Never drive on the flat tire any further than necessary. You will destroy any chance of repairing the tire and may damage your wheel in the process.
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Put on the spare tire: Either put on a spare wheel or call a tow truck. Do not drive on the flat tire or you will ruin the tire and possibly the wheel as well.
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Get the tire repaired or replaced: Tire manufacturers recommend you replace a tire that is flat or damaged with the spare, and take the flat or damaged tire to a tire service center right away. If you notice a flat tire when you’re driving, it’s important to stay calm and safely pull over. If the cause of your flat tire was a puncture, it can probably be repaired by patching and plugging it. If the flat was caused by something else, that tire will likely need to be replaced.
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Inflate the tire: If you need to get to a tire service center, you can inflate the tire enough to drive it to a service station or tire shop using a can of fix-a-flat.
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Learn how to fix a flat tire: If you want to learn how to fix a flat tire yourself, you can watch videos on YouTube that provide step-by-step instructions.
Remember, driving on a flat tire is dangerous and can cause damage to your vehicle. Its important to stay calm, pull over to a safe area, and follow the steps above to get your tire repaired or replaced.