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Handling Tire Blowouts. Department of Public Safety. Objectives. Learn how to handle blowouts Learn how to prevent blowouts. Today’s Situation. Blowouts cause accidents High speed driving Tire safety ignornce. Do’s and Don’ts of Blowouts. Don’t over react Do slow down gradually
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Handling Tire Blowouts Department of Public Safety Student Name
Objectives • Learn how to handle blowouts • Learn how to prevent blowouts Student Name
Today’s Situation • Blowouts cause accidents • High speed driving • Tire safety ignornce Student Name
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 Student Name
More Do’s and Don’ts • Do steer with small, smooth movements • Do keep a firm grip on steering wheel • Do keep vehilce 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 Student Name
Tire Safety = Prevention • Pressure • Alignment • Rotation • Tread Student Name
Pressure • Check monthly for under-inflation • Fill to manufatcurer’s recommendation • Fill when tires cool Student Name
Alignment • Misalgnment causes uneven and rapid tread wear • Pulling or vibration • Correct by tire dealer Student Name
Rotation • Pattern • Follow manufacturer's guidelines • Fix alinment and balance first • Every 6,000 miles Student Name
Tread • Worn treads cause skidding and hydroplaning • Minmum tread 1/16 inch • Wear bars visible • Penny test Student Name