What to Do When Experiencing a Tire Blowout on the Highway

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Here are the steps to handle a tire blowout on the highway: 1. Stay calm if your car experiences a tire blowout on the highway. Use engine braking to allow the car to coast slowly, which means manually shifting gears. Do not suddenly release the accelerator pedal; instead, gradually ease off it, as a blown tire causes significant deceleration. Avoid pressing the brake pedal, as this could further destabilize the car, leading to skidding or rollover. Firmly hold the steering wheel to maintain control and avoid sudden turns. You can use intermittent braking by rhythmically pressing and releasing the brake pedal. 2. Try to pull the car over to the emergency lane. Once stopped, turn on the hazard lights and place the triangular warning sign 150 meters behind the car in the direction of oncoming traffic. Additionally, do not stay in the emergency lane or inside the car; move outside the guardrail to wait for assistance. At this point, you can call the nationwide highway rescue hotline at 12122 or change to the spare tire yourself.