Why are tires prone to blowouts on highways?
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Tires are prone to blowouts on highways due to the following reasons: 1. Overloading and speeding; 2. Excessive or insufficient tire pressure; 3. Tire scratches and sidewall bubbles; 4. High-temperature environments. The methods to handle a tire blowout on the highway are: 1. Control the direction and slow down the vehicle; 2. Gradually pull the vehicle to the right and stop; 3. Quickly place a triangular warning stand 100 meters behind the vehicle; 4. Replace with a spare tire and exit the highway promptly. Precautions to prevent tire blowouts include: 1. Maintain standard tire pressure; 2. Take breaks during long highway drives to allow tires to cool naturally; 3. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking; 4. Avoid speeding and overloading; 5. Remove stones or foreign objects from the tread grooves to prevent tire crown deformation; 6. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight; 7. Observe road conditions and avoid muddy or uneven surfaces.