Handling Tire Blowouts

1. Handling Tire Blowouts Department of Public Safety Student Name

2. Objectives • Learn how to handle blowouts • Learn how to prevent blowouts Student Name

3. Today’s Situation • Blowouts cause accidents • High speed driving • Tire safety ignorance Student Name

4. Do’s and Don’ts of Blowouts Student Name • 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

5. 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 Student Name

6. Tire Safety = Prevention • Pressure • Alignment • Rotation • Tread Student Name

7. Pressure Student Name Check monthly for under-inflation Fill to manufacturer's recommendation Fill when tires cool

8. Alignment Student Name Misalignment causes uneven and rapid tread wear Pulling or vibration Correct by tire dealer

9. Rotation • Pattern • Follow manufacturer's guidelines • Fix alignment and balance first • Every 6,000 miles Student Name

10. Tread Student Name Worn treads cause skidding and hydroplaning Minimum tread 1/16 inch Wear bars visible Penny test