How should you handle a tire blowout while driving?

When experiencing a tire blowout, the best course of action is to hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually reduce speed. This approach allows you to maintain control of the vehicle while safely decelerating.

In a blowout situation, the vehicle may pull to one side, depending on which tire has blown, and steering firmly helps counteract this pull. Gradually reducing speed helps prevent loss of control and prevents further destabilization of the vehicle. This technique also gives you more time to assess the situation, look for a safe area to pull over, and ensure that the vehicle comes to a stop in a controlled manner.

By steering sharply or braking hard, the vehicle may become difficult to manage and could lead to swerving or spinning out. Accelerating would only exacerbate the instability caused by the blowout, increasing the risk of losing control. Using the emergency brake can be dangerous in this scenario because it can lead to sudden stops or loss of steering control. Handling a blowout requires calm and controlled actions to ensure safety.