What is the proper way to handle a tire blowout while driving?

When experiencing a tire blowout, the recommended approach is to gradually reduce your speed while maintaining control of the vehicle by steering straight and safely pulling over to the side of the road. This method allows you to stay calm and prevents the vehicle from swerving, which can lead to losing control.

By taking your foot off the gas and easing into a slower pace, you minimize the risk of destabilizing the vehicle, which could occur if you abruptly slowed down or changed direction suddenly. Steering straight helps to maintain control, preventing further issues that could arise from over-correcting. Once your vehicle is safely off the road, you can address the situation more effectively.

Other approaches, such as braking hard or making quick lane changes, can lead to loss of control and increase the danger to both you and other road users. By choosing the correct method, drivers can increase safety in a potentially hazardous situation.