If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
It’s unusual for a tire
to
“blow out’‘ while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your
tires
properly.
If
air goes
out of
a
tire, it’s much more likely
to
leak out slowly.
But
if you should ever have a “blowout,”
here
are
a
few
tips about what to expect and what
to
do:
If
a
front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a
drag that
pulls
the
vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip
the
steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to
maintain lane position, then gently brake
to
a
stop well
out
of
the traffic lane.
A
rear blowout, particularly on
a
curve, acts much like
a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in
a
skid.
In
any rear blowout, remove your
foot
from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to
go.
It
may
be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake
to
a stop, well off the road
if
possible.
If
a
tire goes flat, the next part shows
how
to use your
jacking
equipment to change
a
flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat
Tire
If
a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly
to
a
level
place. Turn on
your
hazard
warning flashers.
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