{"id":4674,"date":"2018-12-18T15:49:33","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T15:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=4674"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:31:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:31:24","slug":"how-to-control-your-vehicle-when-a-tire-blows-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/how-to-control-your-vehicle-when-a-tire-blows-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to control your vehicle when a tire blows out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips and trick for how to control your vehicle when a tire blows out<\/h2>\n

Driving is a serious occupation. When you are driving, there is always the risk of an accident, whether it is caused by your own lack of attention or by another driver. That is why you should always be alert and know how to handle any situation. One situation that you may not be prepared for is a tire blowout. If you have a tire blowout at high speeds, you may lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. However, by reading this guide of\u00a0how to\u00a0control your vehicle when a tire blows out, you will be better prepared to handle this issue.<\/p>\n

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Recognizing a tire blowout<\/h3>\n

The first step to controlling your vehicle is recognizing the situation. At first, you may not know what happened, but we have some key signs that mark a tire blowout.\u00a0First of all, it will make a noise. If your music is too loud, you may not hear it at all, so make sure your volume is at a safe level. The noise could sound like a boom or banging sound as it pops, plus the\u00a0whooshing\u00a0sound of\u00a0air\u00a0escaping. Plus,\u00a0it\u00a0may cause repeated noises as the tire rotates. Next, you will feel your vehicle slow down and pull sharply to the side of the popped tire.<\/p>\n

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How to control your\u00a0vehicle when a tire blows out<\/h3>\n

Instinctively\u00a0you might want to slam on the brakes or turn your vehicle. Instead, ignore these impulses and allow your vehicle to slow down gradually as you keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. If you have a passenger, have them turn on your hazard lights to warn the vehicle behind you that you will be slowing down. When you are going slow enough, then you can pull over to the side of the road safely and roll to a stop.<\/p>\n

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Tips and trick for how to control your vehicle when a tire blows out Driving is a serious occupation. When you are driving, there is always the risk of an accident, whether it is caused by your own lack of attention or by another driver. That is why you should always be alert and know […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13012,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[69],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n