How to Handle a Tire Burst

By, 2016-11-07

Research has confirmed that over 66% of car tire burst accidents cause death. Studies also show that drivers can avoid the majority of these accidents. No doubt that a tire burst ranks the highest fear for any driver once speeding up.

Regardless whether you are a good driver or you drive a new car, you are under the risk of a fatal accident if any of your car tires bursts at a high speed. So what can you do to minimise this risk?!

Here are six advices for you from QMotor that will tell you how to handle the car incase of such an incident.

Advice One:

Start with maintaining a safe driving speed, lower speed leads to higher surviving rates. Keep your speed below 100 Km/ on highways.

Advice Two:

Keep away from the brake pedal in case of a tire burst. Your brain are hardwired to instinctively jam the brake pedal in an emergency, but this what causes the car to drift and flip over.

Advice Three:

Don’t abruptly take your foot off the accelerator, instead do it slowly and gradually.

Advice Four:

Hold tight your steering wheel and try as much as possible to keep the vehicle pointed straight.

Advice five:

Stay calm and don't panic. Don't worry, the car will eventually stop in seconds.

Advice six:

Once your speed in below 50 Km/H, you can break and pull over to the side of the road. You may use the hazard lights as well.

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