Flat tires are a serious problem for drivers, not just because of the trouble they are to fix, but also because of the possibility that the tires will blow while they're driving. It is very important to deal with a blown tire with caution and calm. Otherwise drivers run the risk of making a bad situation worse.

When a tire blows while driving, it is important that drivers not slam on the brakes. Slamming the brakes when a tire goes flat has the potential for causing the car to skid out of control. It is also important for drivers to hold the wheel steady or turn it only slightly in order to make course corrections. Rapidly turning the wheel can also cause a skid. Simply depress the brakes steadily to decrease speed to 10 mph or less, and work your way to the shoulder as safely as possible. Drivers should also turn on their hazard lights.

Fixing a Flat Tire On an RV

When a tire goes flat on the road, it has to be replaced with a temporary tire (known colloquially as a "donut") or with a space. Fixing a tire on a car is relatively simple, but fixing a tire on an RV is another matter entirely. RVs are often so large and bulky that fixing the tires can take hours. RV drivers are therefore encouraged to invest in a membership to an auto club that offers flat-tire services to members.

Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service offers RV owners flat-tire fixes as well as a number of other emergency car services to members.