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How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 3:59pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
There isn't a doubt that a tire blowout ranks the highest on any highway driver’s list of fears. With good reason, as a tire burst could lead to a complete loss of car control. With SUVs and MUVs, there is the possibility of a flip-over, too. A blowout is dangerous no matter how good a driver you are or how safe your car is. The good news is, with tire technology continually improving, blowouts are becoming an infrequent occurrence. Still, they do happen and it's best that you know what to do if you suffer one. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:01pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Steps 1 Start with maintaining a safe driving speed; there are just no two sides to this. The lower your speed, the higher your chance of survival. A blowout at 80–90 km/h (50–56 mph) will be far less dramatic than one at 140–150 km/h (87–93 mph). Indeed, if you survive a tire burst at 150 km/h (93 mph), consider it a gift of God. 18 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:03pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
2 Do not slam on the brake pedal. Of course, this is easier said than done, as our brains are hardwired to instinctively jam the brake pedal in an emergency. Hard braking is actually the worst thing you can do as it will further imbalance the vehicle and throw it out of control. 16 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:04pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
3 Don’t abruptly take your foot off the accelerator. Do it slowly and gradually. In fact, Michelin recommends that you maintain accelerator input momentarily, before releasing it slowly. The deceleration force from a blown tire is so strong that your car will anyway slow down rapidly. If you have engaged cruise control, be sure to disengage it immediately. 10 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:05pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
4 Try your best to keep the vehicle pointed straight. Cornering or turning with a blown tire will greatly upset the car’s composure. If your car is pulling to one side, you might need to pull the steering in the opposite direction to keep it going straight. This is critical, else you risk drifting into the road divider or worse still, the opposite lane. 7 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:06pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
5 Do not attempt to over-correct. The key is to maintain the vehicle’s stability. A sharp yank of the steering wheel can result in a rollover. Even when you have gained control and are slowly moving to a safe parking spot, do so with the mildest steering inputs possible. 7 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:07pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
6 Allow the vehicle to gradually coast to a stop. Use engine braking if necessary. Lightly engage the brakes only when your car has decelerated to a slow speed. Use the turn indicators and pull over safely off the road. Drive on the bare metal wheel if you have to, but do not stop in the middle of the road as you run the risk of getting rear-ended by a speeding car. Remember to activate your hazard lights when stopped. http://m.wikihow.com/Handle-a-Tyre-Burst 16 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by makazona(m): 4:11pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Nice one there Firstus Commentus. Happy birthday to me!! 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Nobody: 4:17pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
AutosBay:1. In a situation where ur vehicle is non-automatic, how do u handle the gear say u are driving with gear 4 before the burst? 2. Should one put off the engine using the key during a burst? 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Crysallis(m): 4:36pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Nice article. you forgot to mention that the road must be pot hole free 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:16pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
ethene: copy and paste no de get ansa leave it in 4th gear, and as the speed drops, down shift to a lower gear. 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by KingRex1(m): 1:44am On Apr 28, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:Well said |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Nobody: 3:58pm On Apr 30, 2016 |
Educative topics like this are here whilst Tiwa and Teebillz' news keeps making frontpage Senseless mods. 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Fogman(m): 4:30pm On Apr 30, 2016 |
Informative |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by CaptainBomb(m): 6:29am On May 01, 2016 |
Captainbomb was here 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Histrings08(m): 6:36am On May 01, 2016 |
U rock op.... |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by ednut1(m): 6:36am On May 01, 2016 |
person instincts go still say mk u apply break 8 Likes |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by onoms4luv(m): 6:41am On May 01, 2016 |
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Smartjeezy(m): 6:43am On May 01, 2016 |
Op this is what happen to me last night.I was drunk and driving and my tyre just gave me IED sound when i was on top speed...Im in the church now with the little hangover in my system to praise His name.I thank God for my life. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by maxjax(m): 6:43am On May 01, 2016 |
incomplete |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by banmee(m): 6:44am On May 01, 2016 |
ethene: It happened to me recently. The OP is right. Don't slam on the brakes and just focus on steering but gently tap the brakes when you think you have the vehicle under control. Do not for any reason switch off the engine. You stand a high chance of locking the steering wheel. This is for both shift and automatic transmission vehicles. 10 Likes |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by emmabest2000(m): 6:45am On May 01, 2016 |
AutosBay: |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Adekorya: 6:45am On May 01, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: You're not serious. You got me laughing. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by bodejohn(m): 6:46am On May 01, 2016 |
Easier said than done... The best tip up there is maintaining a safe driving speed. Ensure your tires are within the manufacturers usage period. Take serious note of strange noise or wobblings from your car. It might save your life and other road users. I had a blow out from one of my rears tires same week the with the Ocholi family but we luckily came out alive, myself...wifey and the two kids on the third mainland bridge. 7 Likes |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Uncleodi(m): 6:46am On May 01, 2016 |
Let's just pray against the spirit of accident. May God hear our prayers in Jesus name! 2 Likes |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by kristisking(m): 6:46am On May 01, 2016 |
Is there any cogent reason to travel at top speed when one's life and other road users are at risk? It is better to be late than be the late. 5 Likes |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by lumzybo: 6:46am On May 01, 2016 |
ednut1: This is VERY correct 1 Like |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by emeka2847: 6:46am On May 01, 2016 |
Be careful. Using key could result in steering lock, the worst thing during a burst. ethene: 1 Like |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by STARGREEN(m): 6:49am On May 01, 2016 |
Op Weldon. in addition remain CALM. Think about safety locations to propel the vehicle to... usually out of ur line and put ur triangle signs asap. |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by Frank3n2(m): 6:53am On May 01, 2016 |
Good thread.. Unlike some semi unclad pics of some celebrity 1 Like |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by oluwafemi113(m): 6:54am On May 01, 2016 |
Nice write up |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving At Top Speed (Photos) by nedu2000(m): 6:55am On May 01, 2016 |
Crysallis:in a pothole infested road u'll likely be moving at less speed anyways 10 Likes |
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