PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
What can I do for a flat tire if I am alone at night with no spare?
If I got a flat tire on a dark road at night with no spare tire and there might be bears around, what are my options? Asking for a friend.
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If you have a roadside assistance membership, you can contact them to help you out.
Many people also have
towing coverage
and roadside assistance through companies without realizing it. Check with your:- Car insurance
- Automotive warranty
- Credit card company
If you do not have roadside assistance—or worse yet—do not have a cellphone to contact someone for help, you should:
- Activate your hazard lights and attempt to safely move your vehicle out of the lane of travel if you are able to do so.
- Leave the hazard lights on and place a flag on the window. If you don’t have a flag in your car (like most people), you can use a shirt, a plastic bag, or anything that can be noticed in the wind.
- Walk to help if you are close to a city and/or services and in a well-lit, high-traffic area where you feel safe.
- Or wait for help if you are in an unlit, low-traffic area where you feel threatened—by bears or anything else!
Lastly, you should always keep
emergency supplies
in your vehicle, especially if you frequently travel to remote areas.To further ensure you’re prepared should anything like this happen again, consider getting a roadside assistance membership through the
Jerry
app. With Jerry in your pocket, you’ll never have to worry about being stranded again. Jerry provides industry-leading roadside assistance, including jumpstarts, lockout service, key replacement, and towing for only $50 a year.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies