Experience in handling a flat tire on the road

Keep the car on track

In case of a flat tire, stay calm and keep the vehicle straight to avoid causing the vehicle to sway, flip or collide with other vehicles on the road. Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands in the correct position to avoid losing control.

Do not brake

The next thing that any driver should remember is not to brake. This is extremely dangerous when a tire blows out because it will cause the vehicle to lose balance and possibly lose control, affecting the safety of the driver and other vehicles.

The best thing to do is to let the car slow down on its own. When a tire blows out, it creates a lot of rolling resistance, which helps slow the car down. Don’t slam on the brakes, just let the car slow down on its own until it comes to a stop.

Keep your foot on the gas

It may sound a bit absurd, but this can give you enough time to assess the situation and handle the situation properly. Few people know that when a tire blows out, even if you step on the gas pedal, the car will not accelerate.

Turn on the signal light

You should turn on the warning signal to let other vehicles know that your car is having problems. Avoid unnecessary collisions on the road because they hear the explosion but cannot identify which car because they are concentrating on driving.

Pull over to the side of the road

As your speed slows, you can slowly steer the vehicle toward the curb. Use your turn signal to let surrounding vehicles know you are changing lanes.

Next, release the accelerator and let the car come to a complete stop. Once the car has stopped, look to the side of the road to exit the car safely.

In case of a serious tire blowout and the vehicle cannot move, the appropriate solution is to stop the vehicle in one place on the road and create a signal (a tree branch on the side of the road, for example) to warn other vehicles.

Call a tow truck or change the tire yourself.

Finally, call a tow truck for help or if you have a spare tire, you can change it immediately. Remember to always turn on your turn signal during the tire change process so that the cars behind you know to avoid it. Absolutely do not drive until the tire is changed.

To avoid tire blowouts on the road, you should check your tire pressure weekly. Inflate your tires to the proper pressure and always maintain a stable tire pressure. If your tires are over-inflated or flat, your car is at a much higher risk of a blowout.