Handling Tire Blowouts Department of Public Safety Pena

Handling Tire Blowouts Department of Public Safety Pena Babayev

Objectives • Learn how to handle blowouts • Learn how to prevent blowouts Pena Babayev

Today’s Situation • Blowouts cause accidents • High speed driving • Tire safety ignorance Pena Babayev

Blowout Signs Pena Babayev

• Don’t over react • Do slow down gradually • Don’t slam on brakes • Don’t rapidly take foot off accelerator • Do ease off gas gradually Do’s and Don’ts of Blowouts Pena Babayev

More Do’s and Don’ts • Do steer with small, smooth movements • Do keep a firm grip on steering wheel • Do keep vehicle in middle of lane • Do pull over to side of road • Don’t pull over until vehicle has slowed down • Don’t apply brakes until on shoulder Pena Babayev

Tire Safety • • Pressure Alignment Rotation Tread Pena Babayev Prevention

• Check monthly for under-inflation • Fill to manufacturer's recommendation • Fill when tires cool Pressure Pena Babayev

• Misalignment causes uneven and rapid tread wear • Pulling or vibration • Correct by tire dealer Alignment Pena Babayev

Rotation • Pattern • Follow manufacturer's guidelines • Fix alignment and balance first • Every 6, 000 miles Pena Babayev

• • Worn treads cause skidding and hydroplaning Minimum tread 1/16 inch Wear bars visible Penny test Tread Pena Babayev

Drive Safely! Handling Tire Blowouts Department of Public Safety Pena Babayev