A blowout in a car tire can quickly cause an inexperienced driver to panic and lose control. This is very scary for car drivers, There are quite a few cases of accidents due to broken car tires while traveling. Before letting this scare you, know that a tire blowout doesn't always spell disaster, even if you are not a professional driver. By following a few simple steps, almost everyone safely regained control after the explosion. Here are the steps you need to know to survive a tire explosion while traveling, quoted by Otodiva.com from Fire Stone Complete Auto Care. Come on, let's see!
1. Keep calm and control the car
The best thing you can do in the first few moments after your tire goes flat is to keep control of your car. Don't turn the wheel, don't step on the brake and don't take your foot off the gas pedal. Any of these actions may cause you to suddenly lose control of the vehicle and spin out. Take a deep breath and don't panic.
2. Straighten the direction of the car's steering
When your tire goes flat, You will feel like the car is being pulled to one side. Grip the steering wheel with both strong hands. You may feel the car swaying violently, but it is very important that you resist the urge to turn the steering wheel sharply. Do your best to keep the vehicle straight.
3. Slowly release the gas pedal
By slowly releasing the vehicle's accelerator pedal after the tire explodes, it can help you regain control of the vehicle by maintaining control momentum on your vehicle to keep it straight ahead. Once you get control, You can give a signal by turning on the hazard lights on the vehicle.
4. Let the car slow down by itself
A flat tire will act like a parachute, naturally slows down your vehicle's speed. At this point, You or a passenger can turn on the emergency lights, because you will slow down quickly to below the vehicle's minimum speed. Do your best to steer the vehicle straight and avoid turning your steering wheel suddenly.
5. Step on the brake slowly
Once your speed drops below 30 km/hour, press the brake slowly. When you slow down to a safe speed, around 20 km/hour, You can turn the steering wheel slowly to guide your vehicle off the road. When you safely exit traffic, take a deep breath and look for help around you.
These are the steps that must be taken when a car tire bursts while traveling. Maintain safety when driving, Check your vehicle regularly to avoid accidents.
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