What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway? 

By Alicia Jarvis
Updated on August 2, 2021

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What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway? 

Nobody wants their car to break down on the motorway, not only is it embarrassing but it is dangerous. However, if your vehicle punctures, you need to make sure you know what to do.

If your vehicle punctures, you must pull over onto the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area to call for assistance. Do not attempt to fix your car on the hard shoulder.

To learn exactly how to deal with this event, keep on reading.

 

On any road if your vehicle suddenly becomes unstable or you notice steering issues, you may have a puncture or a blow-out (burst tyre). Try not to get too worked up.

You should:

  1. Take your foot off the accelerator.
  2. Don’t slam on the brakes abruptly.
  3. Maintain a straight path by firmly gripping the steering wheel.
  4. Slowly come to a halt by the side of the road.
  5. Get your vehicle out of the way of oncoming traffic (or onto the hard shoulder if you’re on a highway).

 

If you must move the car, do so cautiously to prevent further damage to the tyre or wheel rim.

If your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway do not attempt to change the wheel by yourself. Call for help using the emergency phones at all times. On all other roads, get the car to a safe location before attempting repairs or wheel replacement.