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You are traveling at 65 mph65\text{ mph} on a multi-lane highway when a sudden rear tire blowout causes your vehicle to fishtail and pull strongly to one side. In what correct order should you execute the safety steps below to regain control and stop safely?

  1. 1Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands to maintain straight directional control.
  2. 2Ease off the accelerator gradually without touching the brake pedal.
  3. 3Signal and check mirrors to guide the vehicle toward the right shoulder as speed drops.
  4. 4Apply the brakes gently and bring the vehicle to a complete stop off the roadway.

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The proper sequence for managing a high-speed tire blowout is: first grip the steering wheel firmly, next ease off the accelerator gradually, then signal and navigate toward the right shoulder, and finally apply gentle braking to stop completely off the road.
When experiencing a high-speed tire blowout, initial priority must be given to counteracting the sudden steering tug by gripping the wheel firmly. Accelerating or abrupt braking will destabilize the vehicle, so releasing the throttle gradually is essential. Only after speed has dropped significantly and the vehicle is signaled toward the shoulder should gentle braking be applied to bring the car to a halt.

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1
Stabilize steering direction
Vehicle maintains a straight trajectory despite drag from the blown tire.
Sudden tire deflation produces asymmetric drag that pulls the vehicle toward the flat tire.
2
Decelerate smoothly without braking
Vehicle speed decreases safely without provoking a spin or loss of traction.
Hard braking with a blown tire destabilizes the chassis and can cause rollover or severe skidding.
3
Plan transition to safety
Clear path established to exit the traffic lanes safely.
Coasting down to a manageable speed allows time to evaluate surrounding traffic before changing lanes.
4
Brake softly to a full stop on the shoulder
Vehicle comes to a complete, safe stop clear of moving traffic.
Braking at low speeds prevents wheel rim damage from snatching or causing sudden directional shifts.

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Tire Blowout Emergency Procedure
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