Changing a Tire

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Objective

I can demonstrate the steps for safely changing a flat tire.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The first thing you should do when you realize you have a flat tire is to put both hands on the steering wheel and pull over to a safe spot.

  2. 2

    Before jacking up the car, make sure to set the parking brake and hazards, and loosen the lug nuts while the tire still has some pressure on it.

  3. 3

    When tightening the lug nuts, use a star pattern to ensure the wheel gets a nice even seat onto the hub of the vehicle.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

9 questions

1

What is the FIRST thing you should do when you realize you have a flat tire while driving?

2

After safely pulling over and setting the parking brake and hazards, where is the spare tire typically located in most vehicles?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

List the steps for safely changing a flat tire, in the order they should be performed. Do not include getting the flat tire repaired at a shop.

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