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

Do’s and Don’ts of Blowouts 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 Prevention Pressure Alignment Rotation Tread Pena Babayev

Pressure Check monthly for under-inflation Fill to manufacturer's recommendation Fill when tires cool Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure. Maximum inflation pressure on tire is not recommended pressure. Pressure Pena Babayev

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

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

Tread Worn treads cause skidding and hydroplaning Minimum tread 1/16 inch Wear bars visible Penny test Penny test – tread should come to top of the head of Lincoln. Tread Pena Babayev

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