A tyre blowout at 100 km/hr can be terrifying, but what you do in the first few seconds can make a huge difference.
1. Stay calm and keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The car may suddenly pull toward the side of the blown tyre. Do not panic or jerk the steering wheel. Hold it firmly and keep the vehicle pointing straight.
2. Do NOT slam on the brakes
This is one of the most important things to remember. Hard braking can cause the vehicle to lose stability, especially at high speed.
Instead, gradually release the accelerator and allow the car to slow down naturally.
3. Keep the steering straight
Fight the tendency of the car to veer. Make small, gentle steering corrections rather than making a sudden turn..Read/See More
