1. Let off the accelerator.
2. Activate your flashers. (Hazard Lights)
3. SLOWLY merge to the shoulder and stop gently.
4... you now have a flat to fix... or a tow truck to call.
Notes:
- Never hit the brake. Your newly blown rim of a tire does not have traction like a normal tire of rubber does. You can and probably will spin out.
- "Donuts" or very small tires that come with a vehicle are only intended to get you to a service shop to purchase a new tire. Driving with a "donut" for extended periods as it's a normal tire can damage your vehicle.
pull to the side
A car can fishtail when a rear tire blows due to a dramatic reduction in traction. When the tire blows, it is quickly ripped from the rim which leaves very little contact with the road.
Yes it can.
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Yes it can.
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Yes it can.
Apply your brakes to slow/stop the vehicle (don't slam them on) and try to steer the vehicle off the roadway and out of traffic. Do not drive on a blown out tire, install your spare or call a tow company.
To the right
it is adangerous should it blow hard enough to damage other cars, but mostly there are still 17 more tires to stabilize the truck.
You may or may not loose control and have a wreck. If you do not panic you will be ok.