1. Handling Tire Blowouts
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2. Objectives Learn how to handle blowouts Learn how to prevent blowouts
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3. Today’s Situation Blowouts cause accidents High speed driving
Tire safety ignorance
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4. 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
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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
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6. Tire Safety Prevention
Pressure
Alignment
Rotation
Tread
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7. 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
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8. Alignment Misalignment causes uneven and rapid tread wear
Pulling or vibration
Correct by tire dealer
Alignment
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9. Rotation Pattern Fix alignment and balance first Every 6,000 miles
Follow manufacturer's guidelines
Fix alignment and balance first
Every 6,000 miles
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10. 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.
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11. Handling Tire Blowouts
Drive Safely!
Handling Tire Blowouts
Department of Public Safety
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