What should you do if you get a flat tire while you are driving?
Active and passive safety
Explanation
If you get a flat tire while driving, it is important to **immobilize the vehicle quickly in a safe place**. This means you should gradually reduce speed and stop the vehicle off the road and shoulder, if possible. This helps to avoid accidents and not obstruct traffic.
- **You should not stop abruptly** in the same place where the tire was punctured, as this can be dangerous for both you and other drivers.
- Once the vehicle is immobilized in a safe place, you can proceed to change the flat tire with the spare. Remember that some spare tires, like the "space-saver tire," are only suitable for reaching the nearest workshop and have speed and distance limitations.
- In case the vehicle cannot continue driving, it is important that people exit the vehicle and position themselves in a safe place, using reflective vests and turning on the hazard lights to signal the situation.
By following these steps, you ensure your safety and that of others on the road.
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