aving Yourself from Tire Mishaps
It is not that difficult to get a driver’s license; all you need
to do is demonstrate safe driving and a three point turn along with a
parallel parking skill. But for race car drivers,
they have to exhibit accident avoidance expertise as their lives are on
the line when they move behind the wheel. Hence, we have gathered tips
on how to react when you are faced with these 2 road emergencies.
1. Tire blow-out
What can you do when your tire blow out? It is time to pretend to be
the bad guy in a car chase. How? All you need to do is continue
accelerating and drive straight ahead. The worst thing you could do when
your car tire blow is to slow your car down immediately and get off the road, hence causing the car to
crash. Therefore, to survive this incident, first press on the gas
pedal several seconds, allowing you to take control of the car. After so, release the pedal; since the drag force from the flat tire will be strong, it will not push the car to go faster. The most important thing is to keep your car at
course and keep away from pressing the brake or clutch. Allow your car
to cruise at a safe speed of around 30mph and turn towards the shoulder
of the road which is at the same side as the blown tire. If situation
requires, press on the brake gently to stop the car.
But in order to prevent such situations from occurring, before heading down the road, check your tire pressure especially if you are driving under a hot weather.
2. Tread separation
Though identical, but the tread separation is much more severe than a
blow out. This is because the tread rubber and the underlying steel
belts are partially or completely stripped off from the tire. This
causes the tire to spin at a speed of 1,000rpm, which will slice through
fuel tank, brake lines, inner fender panels, rear seats, side windows
and even human flesh and bones.
When you come across a loud thumping sound which is consistent, followed by a slapping sound, then a metal-tearing jackhammer pounding, then it is sure that you are facing a tread separation incident. Usually it will take days for it to occur but on a serious mode, it can happen in just a few seconds. So once you are aware of this sound, slow your car down and immediately bring your tire to a professional to have a look. If visible damage can be located, change to your spare tire before moving on.
1. Tire blow-out
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But in order to prevent such situations from occurring, before heading down the road, check your tire pressure especially if you are driving under a hot weather.
2. Tread separation
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When you come across a loud thumping sound which is consistent, followed by a slapping sound, then a metal-tearing jackhammer pounding, then it is sure that you are facing a tread separation incident. Usually it will take days for it to occur but on a serious mode, it can happen in just a few seconds. So once you are aware of this sound, slow your car down and immediately bring your tire to a professional to have a look. If visible damage can be located, change to your spare tire before moving on.
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