Tips for handling a tire blowout while driving.
You’re cruising down the highway pretty happily when suddenly your tire blows out. Panic ensues. Your vehicle starts to slow down and drag. For many drivers, this is a frightening experience, and it can be potentially dangerous. To understand how to handle your tire popping while driving, read on.
Drive Through It
Your first instinct may be to slam on the brakes, but don’t. Look straight ahead and keep the steering wheel pointed in the same direction, no matter how hard it tries to pull towards one side. The worst thing you can do is brake harshly and turn the steering wheel sharply.
Hit the Gas
It sounds counterproductive, but the best thing to do is to accelerate when you’ve blown a tire. This is because the tire will add a lot of resistance, and the car will decelerate so rapidly that it can feel like you’ve already slammed on the brakes. Don’t floor it, but try to softly accelerate to counter deceleration.
Move Over
Gently steer yourself to the side of the road and brake gently. Do not stop in traffic. Once you’ve come to a complete stop, put on your hazard lights, pull up the parking brake, and stay a safe distance from your vehicle while waiting for help to arrive.
It can a scary experience when you’re cruising down the highway and experience a tire blowout. Use these tips to learn what to do when your tire blows out.
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