One of the most frightening occurrences that can happen to a driver is experiencing a blowout while driving at highway speeds. Blowouts can quickly destabilize your car and cause it to move erratically in the roadway. The most common causes of blowouts are:
- Improper Tire Pressure
- Blunt force – such as hitting an item in the road or pot hole
- Puncture – such as from a nail or sharp object
- Worn out tires
The following video will give you tips on what to do if you are ever behind the wheel and experience a blowout.
- Keep Calm and don’t allow your instinct to panic to overwhelm you
- Accelerate slightly to maintain control
- Decelerate slowly while maintaining control of the vehicle
- Brake gently and engage your turn signal
- Pull over to the nearest safe area
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