Do not do those things, when your tire punctures.
For example, turning the steering wheel sharply or slamming on the brakes could result in losing control of your car and even turning over totally. And that is very dangerous.
So how to deal with a puncture when you’re driving?
- The best way is to do nothing but hold your steering wheel tightly until your car calms down and then you can brake. Then slowly drive off the main road.
Remember emergency braking is not available cause it can lead to turnover and tail-flick.
- Front tire blowout
If you were in this situation, hold your steering wheel immediately because the front tire is associated with steering. Once you’re able to stabilize your car, you can brake gradually and drive off the main road.
Notice:
You can’t turn the steering wheel sharply or brake hard suddenly. You’d better turn on the car’s warning lights and set up a warning triangle at the rear of the car to prevent secondary accidents after standing by.
- The rear wheel tire is flat
It’s the best way to hold your steering wheel and press the brake pedal repeatedly. So the center of gravity of the car could be moved forward and stressed on the front tire, which is helpful to reduce the pressure of the burst tire.
Notice:
Don’t press the brake pedal too hard.
- If you don’t have a spare tire and there is no fixing shop nearby, you should turn on the double jump lights and drive it slowly to the car repair shop or call for help.
How to prevent high-speed car tire punctures?
Check it out before driving.
Be sure that your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.
Have the tire anti-practure treatment.
Rotate the tires regularly.
Correct wheel balance regularly.
Whatever happened remember, the first thing you need to do is hold your steering wheel tightly and slow it down by braking gradually! Don’t rely on your ESP, which can not save you 100%. Only having good driving habits and safety consciousness could help you to survive when something emergency happens.
