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How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by nairagossip1: 8:40pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
In line with the reports of the recent death of Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi, his wife and his son, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed tips drivers should adhere by in the situation of a burst tyre while driving. The tips are listed as follows: STEPS 1: Start with maintaining a safe driving speed; there are just no two sides to this.The lower your speed, the higher your chance of survival. A blowout at 80–90 km/h (50–56 mph) will be far less dramatic than one at 140–150 km/h (87–93 mph). Indeed, if you survive a tyre burst at 150 km/h (93 mph), consider it a gift of God. STEP 2: Do not slam on the brake pedal. Of course, this is easier said than done, as our brains are hardwired to instinctively jam the brake pedal in an emergency. Hard braking is actually the worst thing you can do as it will further imbalance the vehicle and throw it out of control. STEP 3: Don’t abruptly take your foot off the accelerator. Do it slowly and gradually. In fact, Michelin recommends that you maintain accelerator input momentarily, before releasing it slowly. The deceleration force from a blown tyre is so strong that your car will anyway slow down rapidly. If you have engaged cruise control, be sure to disengage it immediately. STEP 4: Try your best to keep the vehicle pointed straight. Cornering or turning with a blown tyre will greatly upset the car’s composure. If your car is pulling to one side, you might need to pull the steering in the opposite direction to keep it going straight. This is critical, else you risk drifting into the road divider or worse still, the opposite lane. STEP 5: Do not attempt to over-correct. The key is to maintain the vehicle’s stability. A sharp yank of the steering wheel can result in a rollover. Even when you have gained control and are slowly moving to a safe parking spot, do so with the mildest steering inputs possible. STEPS 6: Allow the vehicle to gradually coast to a stop. Use engine braking if necessary. Lightly engage the brakes only when your car has decelerated to a slow speed. Use the turn indicators and pull over safely off the road. Drive on the bare metal wheel if you have to, but do not stop in the middle of the road as you run the risk of getting rear-ended by a speeding car. Remember to activate your hazard lights when stopped. http://www.042express.com/2016/03/how-to-handle-tyre-burst-while-driving.html 1 Share
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Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by nairagossip1: 8:40pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Nice |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by missKiffy(f): 9:08pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Nice points |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by ojay2053(m): 9:56pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Insightful |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by bigboss80s(m): 9:59pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Good, many people don't know what to do in this type of emergency. |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by zurine(f): 10:29pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
hmm |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by oluseyiforjesus(m): 10:33pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Only God grant safe Journey joor |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by suxkill: 11:08pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Easier said,than done. Na God d.protect. |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by babdap: 11:17pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
If na reptile or Ebola Rat Fp by now, if lala is still awake do d needful asap. It might save more lives |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by Emekamex(m): 11:55pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
It is easier said than done. The first instinct of most drivers is to match the break, it takes divine intervention to remember all these tips. The best advice I will give is to never go beyond 120km/hr; the lower your speed, the higher your survival chances. 1 Like |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by dunkem21(m): 11:59pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
Emekamex: You said it all .. |
Re: How To Handle A Tyre Burst While Driving – FRSC by Nobody: 12:42am On Mar 12, 2016 |
Nice tips. Keeping a kool head in such a precarious sitution is very difficult. Most times experience is a major factor in terms of how the driver will react. |
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