At the request of my father, this chapter had to be included. The guide gives good instructions to a beginner in the matter of vehicles. Obviously, hands-on experience is priceless. Ask your dad, brother, grandfather, (or a very able woman!) to supervise and answer any questions you have.
The first, and most important step, is to have a kit ready with necessary tools in case of this emergency. This includes: spare tire, tire jack, cross wrench, and a number to a good tow service (just to be on the safe side). All of these things should be in your car somewhere. Another handy item is a air pressure gauge. These are about the size of a pen and can be kept anywhere. This helps prevent low tires. Before any trip, check all important car parts: oil, tires, blinkers, brakes, and overall that the car is functioning well.
Next, if you are stuck in the situation of a flat tire, park in the safest area possible. This is not always the easiest manoeuvre. If you find yourself on a high traffic street, move to the shoulder of the road or get off on the next exit.
By following the steps in the guide, taking off the tire should be pretty simple.
An important note, and something that could save a lot of heartache, is to tie down anything you are moving. More than once, a loosely tied down item has come crashing down on a following vehicle. Not only are you then responsible for the damage of the other car, but you have lost whatever you were trying to move. A bad situation all around.
More than a few problems can easily be prevented by knowing your car. Take the time to know why that light is flashing, or what that button does.
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