What should I do if I have a tire blowout while driving?
The
goal in any blowout is to keep the vehicle balanced and controllable.
Do not panic. Any overreaction – including slamming on the brakes
or abruptly removing your foot from the accelerator – can result in
a loss of control over the vehicle. Instead, you should take the
following steps:
Hold
the steering wheel with both hands.- Maintain your vehicle speed if possible and if it’s safe to do so.
- Gradually release the accelerator.
- Correct the steering as necessary to stabilize your vehicle and regain control. Look where you want the vehicle to go and steer in that direction.
- Once your vehicle has stabilized, continue to slow down and pull off the road where and when you judge it’s safe to do so.
THAT'S
the rub! It is NOT safe for you to change your tire on the freeway,
period!
How
about at work? Well, here's another question: how much does your
time and clothing cost? Don't want to ruin both? Of course ! Call
Uncle George! Oh, on vacation. Shoots!!
The
key question is: do you WANT to change your tire now? Of course not.
It takes valuable time and effort out of your day. SOMEbody must do
that! Lucky YOU! So much service comes to YOU these days: grocery
and restaurants deliver, why not tires?!
To
the rescue - Premier Mobile Tire had the same idea. When you need
it most is often the least convenient, right? You have a client
meeting, go to your car, and shoots! Flat time! You have two
choices, really: get grungy in that gutter, or call Premiere Mobile
Tire. 916-371-1121.
I bet
I know the answer. That's what I'd say, too. My Uncle George is
always on vacation!
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