Why does nobody talk about the first time you try to change a car tire on the side of a highway?

I got a flat near exit 52 on I-95, watched a YouTube video, and spent 45 minutes trying to loosen the lug nuts before a trucker stopped and showed me you have to push down on the wrench, not just pull up, which is something I guess you just have to learn the hard way.

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robinb3823d ago

Oh man, the sheer panic of it is the real story. I mean, you're not just learning a skill, you're doing it with cars flying past at 80 miles an hour. It feels like a test you didn't study for, and the whole world is watching you fail. That trucker tip about pushing down is a lifesaver, but it's wild that something so basic isn't just common knowledge. Makes you wonder what other simple stuff we're all missing until we're in a real bad spot.

nancy_garcia6323d ago

My cousin learned to change a tire while it was pouring rain.

noran2110d ago

Right? The panic makes your brain shut off. That trucker tip should be in the manual in big bold letters.