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5 , Then replace the
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pressure cap. Be sure the
pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Take
your foot off the
pressure
cap
is
tight.
accelerator pedal and grip
the
steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
It's
unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a "blowout," here are a
few tips about what to expect
and
what to do:
A rear
blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like
a
skid and may require the
same
correction you'd use
in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the
accelerator pedal, Get the vehicle under control by
steering the
way
you want the vehicle to go. It
may
be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake
to
a stop
--
well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how
to
use your
jacking equipment to change
a
flat tire safely.
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