Will frequent lane changes cause a tire blowout?
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Frequent lane changes will not cause a tire blowout. The following is an introduction to frequent lane changes: Turn signals must be activated in advance when changing lanes: When turning left, changing lanes to the left, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn, the left turn signal should be activated in advance. When turning right, changing lanes to the right, returning to the original lane after overtaking, or parking by the roadside, the right turn signal should be activated in advance. Regulations clearly stipulate: When a motor vehicle turns, changes lanes, overtakes, makes a U-turn, or parks by the roadside on the road, the turn signal must be activated 100 to 50 meters in advance. Do not change lanes frequently: Yield to vehicles in the lane you are entering; drive in order and do not change lanes frequently.
To be honest, after driving for over a decade, I can say frequent lane changes don't directly cause tire blowouts. Most blowouts happen due to incorrect tire pressure, punctures from nails, or aging/bulging tires. Hitting potholes at high speeds is more likely to cause sudden blowouts. However, if you constantly swerve and make sharp lane changes, scraping the tire sidewalls against curbs can damage the cord layers. I once saw someone change lanes too aggressively, hit the curb, and immediately developed a sidewall bulge. But normal lane changes during daily driving won't cause blowouts - the key is maintaining tire health. I check my tire pressure every two weeks religiously, and replace tires when tread depth reaches 3mm. With proper tire maintenance and smooth lane changes (no wild maneuvers), there's really no need to worry unnecessarily.
