Handle Car Tyre Burst

Question

I would like to know how to handle tyre(front and rear both case) burst while driving? How to bring about a safe stop without overturning?

Answer 1

When a tire goes, you will know it. the vehicle will start to pull to the side that has the flat.

Stay off the brakes, the vehicle will slow by itself.  If you are in traffic, ease off the gas and keep a good grip on the wheel.

Get the emergency flashers on, especially at night. Most drivers will see that you have a problem and give you some room. It's the ones that don't see the problem you have to be wary of. Since the emergency flashers are on, the turn indicators won't work. Use your hand signals to let those behind you know what your intentions are.

Get completely out of traffic to a gas station or some place that is open, again with lots of lighting if at night. Drive on the flat to get to this sort of place. It will be safer for you and easier for whoever changes the tire. If you are not going to change the tire yourself, keep the emergency flashers on, get the front hood up and tie something white to the left front door handle.  Stay inside the vehicle until law enforcement comes along.

p.s. Good tires usually do not blow, they will go flat gradually.  Cheap tires and re-caps are a definite threat to your safety

All the best.

Answer 2

Recognize the problem. A loud unusual sound followed by the car losing stability is a sign a tire has blown. Often drivers do not hear anything unusual because of interior noise. If you experience difficulty controlling your car, or the car no longer drives smoothly, your tire may have blown. Decrease the noise in the car and listen for unusual sounds to confirm a problem exists.

Drive your vehicle gradually toward the nearest exit or the side of the road. Do not abruptly break your vehicle, make sharp turns or attempt to cut sharply into traffic. Work your way slowly to an exit or the side of the freeway.

Tap your breaks to reduce speed and slowly come to a complete stop. You want to slowly operate your car to avoid an accident, so slowly reduce your speed and move to a safe location.

Stop your car on the side of the freeway or pull into the nearest parking lot if you are on a surface street. Turn on your hazard lights. If possible place a hazard sign or flare behind your stopped vehicle.

Check your tires once you have reached safety. If a blown tire has occurred, search the trunk for a spare. The car instruction manual has instructions on how to replace a tire. A call for help is a good idea if you do not have a spare or are not confident in your ability to change a tire.