Kaya 959 Lifestyle Reporter
Tyre safety is not only a requirement when you’re travelling to your next holiday destination.
It is a safety precaution that must always be top of mind even during daily commutes.
In case of an emergency tyre change, being aware of your location and surroundings is important.
Consideration of threats posed by traffic must be done.
According to Arrive Alive, hundreds of people are killed each year while changing a tyre along the side of the road.
The following steps are advised by Arrive Alive:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Find a safe place to pull over -This should be a flat, stable and safe place to change your tyre.
- If you’re on a busy road, be particularly wary of vehicles driving by that might get too close.
- Get as far off the road as possible –The further you can move away safely the better.
- Do not park the car where you leave yourself exposed to passing traffic while working.
- Don’t try to change a wheel on soft, loose or uneven ground.
- You need a solid, level surface that will restrict the car from rolling or collapsing off the jack.
- Don’t attempt to change your tyre on a hill –the car may roll and visibility of other road users may be restricted.
- Don’t park in the middle of a curve, where approaching cars can’t see you.
- Shut off your engine and engage the parking brake.
- Put the car into “Park” position -If you have a standard transmission, put your vehicle in first or reverse.
- Turn on your emergency flashers (hazard lights).
- Don’t try to change a wheel with adult passengers still in the car.
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