Overview

Course Title:

How to Change a Flat Tire

Learning objective:

• By the end of this course the learner will be able to describe how to choose a safe place to change a flat tire on the road.
• By the end of this course the learner will be able to describe where the spare tire and tool pouch is located on their vehicle. 
• By the end of this course the learner will be able to describe the steps to changing a flat tire to safely continue driving a vehicle in the proper order. 

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Description Text

Did you know…220 million drivers experience a flat tire in the US every year and 1 in 5 drivers do not know how to change a flat tire? Follow these safety tips to get back on the road!

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• Choosing a Safe Place to Pull Over
• Where is the Spare Tier Located
• What tools are needed to change a tire?
• How to change a tire
• Additional tools
• Conclusion

Client:

Roadside Assistance Company

Instructional Designer:

Amanda Richter

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Name

Content

1

Choosing a Safe Place to Pull Over

Slow down

Signal

Pull Over

Safety

Parking Brake

Secure tires

Knowledge Check

2

Where is the spare tire located?

Recessed compartment in trunk

Under back of vehicle

On tailgate

3

What ools are needed to change a tire?

Location of tools

Spare tire, lug wrench, jack

Key

Review

4

How to change a tire

7 steps to change a tire

Knowledge check

5

Additional tools

6 additional tools to have on hand

6

Conclusion

Summary

Ways to maintain your tires

Final Knowledge Checklist

Style Guide

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Cover Photo

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Custom colours

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Fonts

Heading: Lato

Body: Merriweather

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Additional Notes

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Templates

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Lesson

Choosing a Safe Place to Pull Over

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Introduction

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Choosing a Safe Place to Pull Over

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I want you to think about all of the roads you drive on daily, to and from work, the store, visiting family members, or taking that yearly road trip. Across the country there are many different types of roads, from dirt roads to busy 6 lane highways and everything in between. We have experience on a large variety of roads. If something happened to your car, have you ever considered where the safest location would be to pull off the road? Let's take a look at some of the factors to consider when trying to find a safe place to pull over in an emergency for a flat tire and how we pull off the roadway safely. 

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Lesson

Choosing a Safe Place to Pull Over

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Slow down

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If you are experiencing any kind of car trouble, take your foot off the accelerator, do not slam on your brakes. You never know what other drivers are paying attention to so go slow.

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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Make sure to signal to other drivers what your intentions are. If you need to change lanes, use your blinker. You need to slow down and will be creating a hazard so be sure to turn on your hazard lights to signal to other drivers that you are experiencing trouble. 

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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On a busy highway, if you must pull over, there is usually ample space to pull over on the right hand side of the road. Never pull over on the left hand side of a highway even if there is a median. The right lane is typically the slowest which also should mean it is the safest to be near compared to the left lane. 

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If you can make it to an exit and into a parking lot, that would be safer for you rather than the highway.

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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Make sure to pull off the road as far as you can. According to AAA, pedestrians on the highway account for 10% of all fatal pedestrian deaths in the United States.

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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As soon as you come to a stop, put the parking brake on. There are three different types of parking brakes so be sure you are familiar with the location and operation of the parking brake of the vehicle you are driving. 

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You may find a hand brake located in the center console, a foot brake to the left of the pedals, or an electronic parking brake as a button somewhere on the dash. 

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Lesson

Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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If you have parked on a hill, be sure to wedge a large rock or piece of wood on the downhill side of the tires. If you are parked next to a curb on the right hand side of the road, on a hill, turn your wheel all the way clockwise (facing downhill), or counter clockwise (facing uphill).

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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1.2.8

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Conclusion

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Remember to slow down, signal, turn on your hazards, and pull as far off the roadway on the right hand side as you can.

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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1.3

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Continue

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Choose a Safe Place to Pull Over

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1.4

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Knowledge Check – Multiple Choice

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I should pull over on the left shoulder if I am driving in the left lane and have an emergency.

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True X Feedback: Remember, the right hand lane is generally the slowest moving traffic, therefore, the right shoulder is safe than the left should er to pull over on.

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False Feedback: Great job! The right hand shoulder is safer than the left hand shoulder

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I should slow down when I notice something is wrong with my car but I should not slam on my brakes.

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True Feedback: Great job! You never know what other drivers are paying attention to so try not to slam on your brakes.

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False X Feedback: Remember, there are many distracted drivers out there, try not to slam on your brakes and instead take your foot off the accelerator to slow down gradually.

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Lesson

Where is the spare tire located

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2.1

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Now that you are stopped on the right hand side of the highway, roadway, or are safely in a parking lot, you need to start thinking about changing your tire. Depending on the vehicle you are driving, the spare tire could be located in one of three general locations.

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Lesson

Where is the spare tire located?

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2.2

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In cars and some SUVs, the spare tire is located in the trunk of the vehicle. It is stored in a recessed part of the trunk while not in use. You will have to lift up the bed of the trunk to access the tire. This tire is usually secured in the trunk with a bolt and a wing-nut fastener. 

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Lesson

Where is the spare tire located

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2.3

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Image & text

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Pickup trucks and some large SUVs will carry their spare tire under the rear of the vehicle. You will need to lower the tire to the ground from under the truck in order to use the spare tire. In order to lower the tire, you will need to locate the tool pouch that comes with your vehicle. 

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Lesson

Where is the spare tire located?

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2.4

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Some SUVs carry their spare tire on the tailgate of the vehicle. In this case you will need to locate the tool pouch that comes with your vehicle to unbolt the tire from the tailgate.

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Where is the spare tire located?

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2.5

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Text

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Summary

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If you have trouble locating the spare tire or removing it from your vehicle, consult your owners manual for more information. Your owners manual will tell you how to release the tire, if there is a special lock on it, and where the tool pouch is located.

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What tools are needed to change a tire?

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3.1

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Where are my tools?

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If you haven’t located the tool pouch or tools that came with your vehicle, you will need to do that now. If the spare tire is located in the trunk of your car, generally the tools are in the recessed well with the spare tire. If your spare tire is on the tailgate or under the vehicle, there will usually be a compartment inside your vehicle where the tools or tool pouch is located. This could be under a seat, behind a seat, or in a compartment in the floor. Please consult your owners manual if you have trouble finding the tools.

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What tools are needed to change a tire?

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3.2

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All new vehicles will be equipped with the tools needed to change your tire. Make sure to check your vehicle for these tools prior to you needing them.

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What tools are needed to change a tire?

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3.3

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Car jack – You will use the car jack to raise your vehicle off the ground.

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Lug wrench – The lug wrench is used to loosen/tighten the lug nuts and raise/lower the car jack.

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Spare tire – The spare tire can be a full size replacement or a donut. The full size tire is the same size and weight as the tires on your car whereas a donut is smaller and lighter than a regular tire and saves space.

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What tools are needed to change a tire?

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3.4

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Image & Text

NOTES

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Please note, you may also need a “key” to take off a locking lug nut. The “key” is usually located in the glovebox. If your car is equipped with locking lug nuts, there is usually one on each tire which you will need the “key” for. Place the key over the lug nut as an extension to the lug wrench.

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What tools are needed to change a tire?

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Review

Lesson

What tools are needed to change a tire?

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3.6

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