I tend to use these lessons a good bit- checking oil, shaking a persons hand, check PSI, etc. There was one specifically today that I had to use for the first time- changing a tire.
Today, I was driving north on I-65. Just less than 6 miles into Tennessee, the front tire on the driver's side blew out. Thankfully, I was not in congested traffic and I was able to keep control of the car as I pulled to the left hand side. Now you're thinking- why the left side? Answer: I was in the fast lane passing a truck pulling a horse trailer.
I got to the side of the road and had to take a few deep breathes. I was a bit shaken up at the experience so far, but got out of the car and took a look at the damage. I went to the trunk and dug up the doughnut tire and the jack and headed to the tire. I was having a hard time getting the nuts off of the tire due to how tight they were. A very nice gentleman driving a semi, pulled over and offered a helping hand.
He helped me get the blown tire off and the new tire on, telling me that just over the hill was the next exit with a service station and I wold be able to fill the tire up with air. I shook his hand and thanked him for his help. He told me, "If either of my daughters were in this situation, I would hope someone would stop to help them as well." It was nice to see that there are still good Samaritans in the world.
I got the tire filled with air and made it safely home. My word of advice to you, if you do not know how to change tire- learn. Doesn't matter who you are or how old you are, it is a good thing to know. ( I sound like my daddy...uh-oh!)
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