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Handling Tire Blowouts
Department of Public Safety Pena Babayev
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Objectives Learn how to handle blowouts Learn how to prevent blowouts
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Today’s Situation Blowouts cause accidents High speed driving
Tire safety ignorance Pena Babayev
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Blowout Signs Pena Babayev
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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
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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
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Tire Safety Prevention
Pressure Alignment Rotation Tread Pena Babayev
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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
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Alignment Misalignment causes uneven and rapid tread wear
Pulling or vibration Correct by tire dealer Alignment Pena Babayev
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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
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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
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Handling Tire Blowouts
Drive Safely! Handling Tire Blowouts Department of Public Safety Pena Babayev
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