What to Do If a Car Tire Bursts While Driving?
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Here are the steps to handle a tire burst while driving: 1. Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands and try to maintain control of the vehicle; 2. Be aware of the traffic behind you, brake gently, and move the vehicle off the main roadway; 3. Avoid sudden braking to prevent the vehicle from skidding or rolling over due to uneven braking force; 4. Place a warning triangle on the road behind your vehicle after stopping; 5. Replace the spare tire as soon as possible. The causes of a tire burst while driving include: 1. Overloading leading to tire burst; 2. Speeding causing tire burst; 3. Poor road conditions; 4. Unsafe tire pressure; 5. Internal damage to the tire or bubbles in the tire cord layers; 6. Excessive wear on the tire surface or corrosion by oil substances; 7. High temperatures.