Is Emergency Braking Allowed During a Tire Blowout?
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Tire blowout does not allow emergency braking. When a car experiences a tire blowout, if emergency braking is applied at this moment, the speed of the blown-out tire will decrease much faster than the other tires. This can cause the blown-out tire to separate from the wheel hub. While one side may come to a quick stop, the other side still maintains high speed, making the vehicle highly prone to losing balance, rolling over, or even veering off the road and falling down a cliff. Additional Information: Tire Blowout Phenomenon: A tire blowout refers to the sudden loss of air pressure in a tire due to rupture within an extremely short period (generally less than 0.1 seconds), causing the tire to go flat. Tire blowouts are one of the frequent accidents that occur in summer, mostly due to improper tire maintenance by the vehicle owner. Important Notes: Avoid sudden braking; instead, gradually reduce speed. Simultaneously, firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands and steer towards the direction of the blown-out tire to maintain the vehicle's straight-line movement.
When I had a tire blowout, I tried slamming on the brakes, and the car almost spun out—it was terrifying. The steering wheel shook violently when the tire suddenly burst, and I instinctively stomped on the brake, causing the entire rear end to swing out. Later, an experienced driver told me never to brake hard during a blowout because the tire loses traction, making sudden braking even more dangerous. The correct approach is to grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands to maintain control, ignore the brake pedal, and let the engine idle to slow down steadily. Only when the speed drops below 60 km/h should you gently tap the brakes and find a safe spot to pull over. Never stop in the middle of the road! Remember to turn on the hazard lights to warn other drivers.
