Hi!
I know what do when your car starts to hydroplane out of control, but what do you do if you have a blow out while driving on the highway? Is there anything you can do?
Pump breaks? Turn into the skid? Is there anything?
Just wondering...Thanks...
T.
2006-11-02 10:11:32 · 12 answers · asked by Theophania 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It is just that I have heard so many bad horror stories about people running off the road and flipping over or crashing into other cars and causing a pile-up, etc. because they had a "blow out". What (if anything) did these people do wrong?
2006-11-02 10:18:44 · update #1
Your car won't lose control as the other 3 tires still have traction. It will just be a VERY rough ride until you get the car stopped. Safely merge off the road and change it or call someone else to if it is too dangerous to do alone.
2006-11-02 10:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've had a blow-out while driving at highway speeds; while it's not fun, it's not difficult to deal with if you are driving with both hands on the wheel at all times as you should. I was able to steer to the side of the road and then apply the brakes steadily without much difficulty, pull off, and change the tire (something EVERY driver should know how to do, we women included - it's not difficult to do), and get to a store to purchase a replacement tire. I was on my way to my original destination in a couple of hours, safe and sound. I'm all of five feet tall, and at the time probably weighed no more than 105 pounds, so it's not a feat of strength - just good driving habits.
2006-11-02 10:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You take your foot off the gas and slow down gently, as you slow to a safe speed get out of the traffic if possible get in the emergency lane.
If you continue to drive the tire will chunk to bits and you'll damage the rim. In that case it will be a very expensive repair as you'll be buying a rim and a tire versus just a tire.
2006-11-08 02:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by Alright! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If its a front tire, accelerate first, then let the engine slow the car. This straightens the wheels and prevents the car from flipping.
2006-11-05 11:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep both hands on the wheel, take your foot off the gas pedal and coast to a complete stop(preferably on the shoulder where it,s safe) turn on your hazzards and watch for drivers when exiting your car.(or call for road assistance and sit and wait)
2006-11-02 10:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take your foot off the gas and decelerate slowly as you steer your care to the area of the line, then gently brake until you come back to an entire end. attempt to park on a flat, no longer hassle-free floor so as so which you could use a jack good. seek for suggestion out of your vehicle's handbook to work out the place to place the jack wisely. placed on your possibility lights fixtures. in the journey that your breaks fail, if available coast to a end, or use the emergency brake. appropriate and well timed upkeep and inspection of brakes ought to shop this from taking place. in the journey that your brakes start to squeal once you observe them, they % changing on the instant.
2016-11-27 00:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't hit the breaks. Let the vehicle slow on it's own. Keeping a firm grip on the wheel. Most accidents happen when the person panic's, hitting their breaks.
2006-11-03 15:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by Iam!! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Continue in a straight line,and do not apply breaks.The car will slow down to a stop,You can use breaks when your slowed down enough,it be able to be in control.
2006-11-02 10:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by George K 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
come to aslow stop if you have to use the brakes apply them very gently pull to the side of the road out of the traffic lane if possible.
2006-11-02 10:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by rolled oats 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT slam on your brakes just slow down normally to a stop
2006-11-02 10:15:13 · answer #10 · answered by hawop 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋