
If you have them, place flares or reflectors every 10 feet and at least 300 feet behind your vehicle on the right edge of the main roadway to oncoming traffic where your vehicle is parked. Keep children and other passengers calm and comfortable inside the vehicle. When you’re ready to investigate the damage, try to exit on the side of the car away from traffic and no matter what, make sure you watch for oncoming traffic before opening the door. 2 When you pull over, remember to put your hazard lights on when on the side of the road, turn off the car, and apply your parking brake. While you don’t want to damage the metal rim by driving more than several yards on a flat tire, your safety comes first.

Stay calm and aware of your surroundings while you look for a place to stop the car. Before you exit your vehicle, you need to pull over or find a place away from the rush of traffic on the road.
