What to Do Immediately When a Tire Blows Out?

[McEmersyn]

Here are the immediate actions to take when a tire blows out: 1. Stay calm first and foremost when a tire blows out. Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands to maintain control of the vehicle's direction, trying to keep driving straight. Do not slam on the brakes or immediately release the accelerator. Instead, gradually ease off the accelerator pedal because a blown tire causes significant deceleration. You can use intermittent braking (pump the brakes rhythmically) to slowly bring the vehicle to a stop in a relatively safe location. 2. After stopping the vehicle, first turn on the hazard warning lights and place the warning triangle at an appropriate position on the approaching lane (250 meters at night on highways, 150 meters during daytime on highways, 50 meters during daytime on regular roads, and 150 meters at night on regular roads). This alerts approaching vehicles to be cautious and yield. Meanwhile, all passengers should exit the vehicle and move to a safe area to await assistance. After completing these steps, you can call for help or replace the spare tire yourself to drive to the nearest repair shop.