What should you do when a motor vehicle tire bursts?
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When a motor vehicle tire bursts, you should firmly hold the steering wheel, wait for the vehicle to stabilize, then gently brake and steer away from the main road. Remember not to brake suddenly to avoid the vehicle fishtailing or overturning due to uneven braking force. During this process, avoid repeatedly jerking the steering wheel. After stopping, set up a warning triangle behind the vehicle to prevent secondary accidents. A tire burst refers to the phenomenon where a tire suddenly loses air and deflates in an extremely short time, less than 0.1 seconds, due to rupture. Tire bursts are one of the frequent accidents for vehicles in summer, mostly caused by improper tire maintenance by the owner. Overloading is one of the main reasons for tire bursts in freight vehicles.