How to Handle a Car Tire Blowout?
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The methods to handle a car tire blowout are: 1. Hold the steering wheel firmly and adjust the direction gently; 2. Avoid repeatedly jerking the steering wheel or slamming on the brakes. Wait until the vehicle speed gradually decreases before gently steering; 3. Set up a warning triangle behind the car to prevent secondary accidents. A tire blowout refers to the phenomenon where a tire suddenly loses air and goes flat due to rupture in a very short time. The causes of a car tire blowout include: 1. Overloading and speeding; 2. Poor road conditions; 3. Insufficient tire pressure; 4. Internal damage to the tire or air bubbles in the tire cord layer; 5. Excessive wear on the tire surface or corrosion by oil; 6. Inferior quality tires; 7. Inadequate tire maintenance.