Can You Keep Driving After a Tire Blowout?
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After a tire blowout, you should not continue driving. It is necessary to stop the vehicle safely and promptly, then change to the spare tire while ensuring the surroundings are safe. If you are on a highway, turn on the hazard lights and stop in the emergency lane. Place the triangular warning sign 100 meters behind the vehicle. Only open the door and exit the vehicle after confirming there are no cars approaching from the left. Do not attempt to drive without a spare tire; call for a tow truck instead. Below are precautions for a tire blowout: Avoid sudden braking: You should slow down gradually because a sudden blowout at high speed can cause the vehicle to veer, and sudden braking can worsen this veering, potentially leading to a rollover. Drive slowly: While gradually slowing down, firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands and turn it in the opposite direction of the blowout to maintain the vehicle's straight-line movement.