What should you do if you have a flat tire while driving?

When you experience a flat tire while driving, the best course of action is to pull over to a safe location and slow down gradually. This approach ensures both your safety and the safety of other road users. By pulling over, you can avoid losing control of the vehicle, which can happen if you try to drive on a flat tire. Gradually slowing down allows you to maintain control and reduces the risk of further damaging the tire or working the vehicle unnecessarily.

Safely finding a stopping point, such as a shoulder or a parking lot, helps you exit the roadway where you can assess the situation without the dangers of ongoing traffic. Once stopped, you can then evaluate whether you can change the tire yourself, if you have the necessary tools, or if it’s safer to call for roadside assistance.