My daughter in laws car was a five minute drive from her home when it had a flat tire?

It sounds like your daughter-in-law had an unfortunate situation with her car having a flat tire while only a short distance from home. In such cases, it’s often helpful to have a roadside assistance plan or a spare tire ready for emergencies. She might consider calling for help or using a tire repair kit if she's comfortable doing so. Hopefully, she'll be back on the road soon!