{"id":1594,"date":"2018-10-16T16:13:45","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T16:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2023-05-23T14:59:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T14:59:24","slug":"how-to-control-your-car-when-you-blow-out-a-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/how-to-control-your-car-when-you-blow-out-a-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"How to control your car when you blow out a tire"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best actions to take when\u00a0you’re\u00a0driving and get a flat tire\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to car accidents, human error is often the most-cited cause; errors such as distracted driving or driving under the influence. But sometimes a vehicle may seem out of the\u00a0driver’s\u00a0control, like when a tire is blown out. Popping a tire can happen to anyone, often you may not even whatever it is that you run over that pierces your vehicle\u2019s tire. Since\u00a0it\u00a0could happen to anyone, we believe that everyone should be prepared. That\u2019s why here at Carville\u2019s Auto Mart, we\u2019re going to tell you how to control your car when you blow out a tire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do you know if you blow out a tire?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The first step in\u00a0taking action\u00a0is recognizing the situation. A popping or banging sound may be the first sign that your tire is deflating. Sometimes, you may only hear the hissing of air escaping your tire, or a repeated thud as the deflated tire rotates. Next, you\u2019ll feel your vehicle slow down and pull strongly toward the direction of the popped tired.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Actions to take when you\u2019re driving and get a flat tire\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You\u2019re first reaction may be to panic, but by taking these simple steps, you can avoid getting in an accident. First, take your foot off the gas, but do not press on the brake. Just let your car slow down gradually. Keep a firm grip on your steering wheel and have a passenger activate your hazard lights. When you are going slow enough, pull over onto the side of the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Actions to take after you blow out a tire\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you are safely on the side of the road, you can go ahead and change to a spare tire for a temporary fix. If\u00a0you\u00a0have our Value Mechanical Protection warranty<\/a>, you can contact us for a tire change or towing up to 50 miles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The best actions to take when\u00a0you’re\u00a0driving and get a flat tire\u00a0 When it comes to car accidents, human error is often the most-cited cause; errors such as distracted driving or driving under the influence. But sometimes a vehicle may seem out of the\u00a0driver’s\u00a0control, like when a tire is blown out. Popping a tire can happen […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[77,78],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n