What do you do if your tire blows out on the highway?

What do you do if your tire blows out on the highway?

What to do if You Experience a Blowout on the Highway

1. Grip steering wheel firmly and do not slam on brakes.
2. Let your car slow down gradually by taking your foot off the gas pedal.
3. Let your car roll toward the berm or an exit.
4. Brake lightly once off the road until you come to a stop.
5. Turn on your emergency flashers.

What will happen when your front tire blows out?

Your car will pull strongly in the direction of the side of the blowout if the front tyre goes flat. Don’t hit the brakes hard or you could spin. Take your foot off the accelerator and the vehicle will slow down automatically – more so than usual because of the extra rolling resistance of the flat tyre.

What happens when tire blows?

A blown tire is going to act like a parachute, naturally slowing your speed. At this point, either you or a passenger can turn on the emergency lights, as you’ll quickly decelerate to below cruising speeds. Do your best to point the vehicle straight and avoid turning your steering wheel.

Can I use my AAA for a friend if I’m not there?

According to AAA, the membership provides benefits to the actual member, not the vehicle. That means if you are with someone else who is having car problems, you can use your card to get service for their vehicle. The same would work if you don’t have a membership but a friend traveling with you does.

Can you use AAA twice in one day?

Each member (Primary or Associate) in your household is allowed four Emergency Road Service calls per year. There is no waiting time between Roadside Assistance calls. When a member uses all of their calls, they can still call AAA for service, but will be charged a special “member rate”.

How soon can you use Triple A after signing up?

AAA Basic Membership benefits are available immediately to members upon joining. Plus and Premier service is effective 7 days after enrollment or upgrade payment is received. NOTE: Preexisting breakdowns are restricted to AAA Basic emergency roadside benefits, regardless of join or upgrade dates.

What does AAA basic cover?

AAA Classic Membership Classic members receive standard benefits such as roadside assistance, member discounts, and access to AAA Insurance and vacation planning. Eligible vehicles include most passenger cars, trucks, SUVs and vans.

How far does AAA tow?

five miles

What is included in AAA Plus?

AAA Plus members get the Classic level of benefits in addition to enhanced benefits including:

• Extended towing (up to 100 miles)
• Free 1 car-class upgrade for discounted rental with tow.
• Free emergency fuel.
• Additional locksmith coverage.
• Expanded extrication and winching service.
• Free international maps.

What is the difference between AAA Classic and AAA Plus?

AAA Classic is our core membership product that sets the standard of excellence in roadside assistance and provides safety, security, savings and peace of mind to our members. AAA Plus enhances the Classic Membership Product benefits for those members that desire a greater level of coverage.

Is AAA Plus worth the money?

Honestly, it’s only “worth it” if you’re 100+ miles from home often enough for it to matter. And you can still get a longer tow, you just need to pay $3-4/mi, and if you’re in a situation where you’d consider paying that… it’s probably worth paying that.

How much is AAA Plus membership per year?

How much does AAA Plus cost? $91 per year. Add family members to your plan at a discounted rate, and they’ll receive the same benefits—including AAA’s famed roadside assistance, no matter whose car they’re in.

Is AAA a yearly or monthly fee?

AAA offers three basic types of Membership, ranging in price from $56 to $119 per year. Some benefits vary, but all Memberships include emergency roadside assistance, DMV/MVD services*, trip planning by travel experts, and discounts at 120,000+ hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, and more.

What is the best roadside assistance?

Best Roadside Assistance Companies

• Top Choice. Best Roadside Service.
• AAA. The American Automobile Association, AAA for short, is one of the best roadside assistance companies around.
• Good Sam Roadside Assistance.
• Allstate Motor Club.
• National Motor Club.
• Paragon Motor Club.
• AARP.
• Better World Club.

Is AAA Better Than Good Sam?

Short answer – buy both. If you have to choose between them – buy Good Sam. Good Sam offers better pricing, covers more vehicles and family members and has better basic coverage limits. AAA offers the best towing coverage and winching service but falters in the other categories.