What to Do If a Car Tire Bursts on the Highway?
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Here are the solutions if a car tire bursts on the highway: 1. Maintain a safe driving speed. On the highway, always keep a safe speed and be prepared to reduce speed if necessary. The probability of a tire burst at 80–90 km/h is much lower than at 140–150 km/h. 2. Do not press the brake pedal. Braking can actually cause the car to lose balance further, which is the worst thing to do. 3. Do not suddenly remove your foot from the accelerator; instead, gradually and slowly release it. It is recommended to maintain the throttle input momentarily and then slowly release it. The deceleration force from a tire burst is strong, and the car will still slow down rapidly.
A sudden tire blowout on the highway can indeed be terrifying, but remember not to slam the brakes or jerk the steering wheel. Once, I experienced a blowout on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway. I firmly gripped the steering wheel, letting the car coast to slow down, and only lightly applied the brakes to change lanes after the speed dropped below 60 km/h. With hazard lights on, I slowly moved to the emergency lane, then immediately got out of the car and moved beyond the guardrail. Place the warning triangle at least 150 meters away (250 meters at night), and calling for a tow truck is the safest option—changing a spare tire on the highway is too dangerous. Make it a habit: always check tire pressure before hitting the highway, and replace any tire that has worn past the warning line without hesitation.
