What should you do if you experience a tire blowout while driving?

When you experience a tire blowout while driving, the recommended action is to hold onto the steering wheel and take your foot off the accelerator. This method stabilizes the vehicle and helps prevent it from swerving or losing control.

Maintaining a firm grip on the steering wheel ensures that you keep the vehicle straight as it can pull toward the side of the blown tire due to the sudden loss of pressure. By easing off the accelerator, you allow the vehicle to slow down gradually without sudden braking, which could lead to further instability. This technique enables you to regain control before safely guiding the vehicle to the side of the road.

Responding to a blowout by attempting to brake hard or accelerate can increase the risk of losing control, whereas pulling over immediately without proper vehicle control could lead to a dangerous situation on the roadway.