1. What to do in aTyre Blowout
Often people will say "There was nothing I could do", but...
Every time you drive up a kerb, through a pothole that you could have avoided, park
with your tyres pressing against a kerb or leave weeks between tyre pressure checks
remember this thought:
It usually takes several months of neglect for a tyre to 'burst' and there is a very simple thing
that you can do about it - look after your tyres a bit better!
If you look after your tyres but are still unlucky enough to get a blowout or high speed
puncture the guidelines below will help you to cope and perhaps avoid an accident
like the one shown on the right where a BMW has a rear tyre blowout.
Below you will find a video explaining how to deal with a blowout in a large
recreational vehicle - this will show the dynamics of a vehicle when a tyre blows, the
same principle apply to smaller vehicles.
Action for rear tyre blowouts
Your car will tend to weave about, especially at speeds over 50mph. The best action
is to hold the steering wheel firmly and let the car slow down by itself.

2. Your immediate instinct might be to brake, but if the car is starting to move sideways
braking will make matters worse causing the car to spin. Sudden braking is the single
worst thing that you can do if a tyre blows out. Repeat this thought to yourself over and
over so that you are programmed to act if the worst happens.
Keep looking ahead and turn your steering wheel to keep in a straight line. Maintain
momentum by accelerating and then ease off the gas to slow down - accelerating is
not done to speed the car up, simply to maintain momentum and minimising the risk
of and effect of a side slide. Changing to a lower gear might help in a front wheel
drive car if you can control the steering with one hand.
Action for front tyre blowouts
Front type punctures will cause the car to pull heavily to one side. Steer firmly to
correct the pull.
Leave the footbrake alone... If there is space ahead, concentrate on steering and
allow the car to lose speed naturally. If you use the footbrake after gaining initial
control, be very gentle...
Pulling the parking brake on and off repeatedly can help you to slow down but care
must be taken not to lock the back wheels because this could cause the car to pivot
around the damaged wheel and spin - your main aim is to keep the car on course
and lose speed naturally. Changing down might help in a rear-wheel drive car as
engine compression will lower the speed but again no snatched or jerky changes.
Remembering that extra effort will be required for steering, it may be safer to keep
your hands on the wheel.
General
Burst tyres are dead. You can drive on the tyre very slowly to a safe place but do not
attempt to go any further than is absolutely necessary.

3. Repairable punctures can turn into irreparable tyres if you drive on them. Read your
car's handbook for information about jacking your car safely and changing a
wheel. If you have a space saver spare tyre, keep your speed down - your car will not be
as stable as with the full size tyre.
Tyre checks:
 Check your tyre pressures weekly
 Check tyres for damage weekly with a quick visual check every day
 Check your tyres before long journeys
 Check your handbook for correct tyre pressures for different vehicle loads
 Check your tyre pressure more often during heat waves
Stay calm - stay safe!
Source: http://smartdriving.co.uk/
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