emunenen:
In such circumstances you may find yourself in a ditch even before you realise what's happening, but miracles still happen, si if you are still on the road and still have your sanity, here are 6 simple steps to take within 2 minutes and you will stop safely:

(1) DON'T PANIC in the event of a blowout, calm yourself down fast because your car will start misbehaving and you need to take charge.

(2) Hold FIRMLY to your steering wheel with both hand, NO VIGOROUS TURNING, as you concentrate on the road and your mirrors, in seconds study the movement pattern of the car. Your car will naturally swerve to the direction of the burst tyre.

(3) Take off your foot from the accelerator, DON'T EVER ATTEMPT TO PRESS THE BRAKES, IF YOU DO, YOU HAVE A 95% CHANCE OF A SOMERSAULT. The car will decelerate gradually while you concentrate on the road to avoid collision with any other road user.

(4) Disengage the gears of the car by shifting to neutral (N) as you still maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and put your eyes on the road....[url]READ MORE http://www.magaripoa.com/share-what-to-do-when-a-tyre-blows-at-high-speed-kenyatraffic/ [/url]

nurey:


Number 4 is a no no, never switch gear to Neutral when ever you loose control of vehicle, rather downshift to allow engine braking decrease your speed.

so if you are going down a slope and you switch to Neutral nah suicide mission be that

nurey:


Number 4 is a no no, never switch gear to Neutral when ever you loose control of vehicle, rather downshift to allow engine braking decrease your speed.

so if you are going down a slope and you switch to Neutral nah suicide mission be that

SamuelLoch:
What if the car is automatic, would putting your leg on the brake slightly and I mean slightly cause wreckage?

CelestialSmash:


This. Use engine braking, don't shift to neutral.

9icetoo:

Don't even think about it.

nurey:


Engine braking is used to reduce speed without the use of the brake pedals. Just switch the gear in quick succession to lower gears from 5 to 3 to 2 and the car would decelerate on its own.

Shifting gear to Neutral would answer the physics law "a body would continue in a state of motion unless acted upon by and external force"

Neutral would rely on external force to slow the vehicle down, if you are unfortunate to be on a sloppy ground or level ground, the speed would increase or remain same and that's a disaster.

olumzzz:

Can you do this in an auto transmission?

nurey:


yes, that's what D3, D2, L is for depending on what make and model of vehicle you are driving

SamuelLoch:

But it would take a longer period of time for an automatic car to stop compared to a manual shift.
So holding the steering firm is sufficient?

olumzzz:

How is this possible in a tyre burst.
Wont one need to press brake before downshifting?

9icetoo:

You don't need to step on your brakes to downshift in an automatic. From D to D3 or D2 can be done without stepping on the brakes but I do not advise you to do this in the event of a blow out. Just take your foot off the brakes and your car will slow down. Unless you are on a very steep incline and your car keeps gaining momentum, then you may downshift to D3 and subsequently D2. Mind the revs. Do not downshift when your revs are too high. You may lose control of the car, damage your engine and transmission and lose your engine braking effect.

Dtruthspeaker:
[s]I do not think anyone can do anything with a burst tyre on high speed for a burst tyre in motion is bad (see how one bounces even on low speeds).

A burst on high speed? Death is over your head already.

The best advice is AVOID HAVING BURST TYRES AT ALL COSTS LESS THAN DEATH AND INJURY!

That is the only way!.

Tyres Almost Always burst because it is inflated therefore, if you must drive too fast, ALWAYS ensure that you are under-inflated before the speeding begins.

And after speeding, stop and guage your tyres to see if it is swollen.

If you have old tyres (because I know that there are people like me that unless the tyre is burst
or damagedd we would never change it), so ALWAYS CHECK them BEFORE and DURING THE the journey.

Whilst driving be SUPER-SENSITIVE To Vibrations and ANY CHANGE in Driving Smoothness. If Slight Change is detected, Stop and check your tyres.

I agree with road safety's data that more than 50% of accidents in Nigeria arise from burst tyres and Speeding.

Love yourself and drive safely![/s]

9icetoo:

You don't need to step on your brakes to downshift in an automatic. From D to D3 or D2 can be done without stepping on the brakes but I do not advise you to do this in the event of a blow out. Just take your foot off the brakes accelerator and your car will slow down. Unless you are on a very steep incline and your car keeps gaining momentum, then you may downshift to D3 and subsequently D2. Mind the revs. Do not downshift when your revs are too high. You may lose control of the car, damage your engine and transmission and lose your engine braking effect.
modified.

Conner44:


This post really helped me today. Maybe even saved my life.

I was driving at 130kmph on a smooth street of highway and my rear passenger tyre burst.

What I heard was ‘PAO’ and the steering started jerking left and right but mainly right (towards the side of the damaged tyre).

I just took my foot off the accelerator, then made a mistake of switching to neutral but immediately recollected myself and switchback into drive and held the steering firmly till the car slowed down enough me to consciously steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road.

But I found out that this tyre bursts is a 50-50 thing, if you’re speeding along with other cars shoulder to shoulder, on a downhill slope or trying to overtake you will be in soup. I was lucky I was alone on that road at that time.

I also notice that the heavier the vehicle the better it’s stability whenever there a burst tyre Emmergency. I might be wrong though because I’ve never experienced a front tyre bursting on me before.

Thanks for this post, you were heaven sent.

Conner44:


This post really helped me today. Maybe even saved my life.

I was driving at 130kmph on a smooth street of highway and my rear passenger tyre burst.

What I heard was ‘PAO’ and the steering started jerking left and right but mainly right (towards the side of the damaged tyre).

I just took my foot off the accelerator, then made a mistake of switching to neutral but immediately recollected myself and switchback into drive and held the steering firmly till the car slowed down enough me to consciously steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road.

But I found out that this tyre bursts is a 50-50 thing, if you’re speeding along with other cars shoulder to shoulder, on a downhill slope or trying to overtake you will be in soup. I was lucky I was alone on that road at that time.

I also notice that the heavier the vehicle the better it’s stability whenever there a burst tyre Emmergency. I might be wrong though because I’ve never experienced a front tyre bursting on me before.

Thanks for this post, you were heaven sent.

9icetoo:

That's why cartalk is here. You are welcome.

emunenen:
In such circumstances you may find yourself in a ditch even before you realise what's happening, but miracles still happen, si if you are still on the road and still have your sanity, here are 6 simple steps to take within 2 minutes and you will stop safely:

(1) DON'T PANIC in the event of a blowout, calm yourself down fast because your car will start misbehaving and you need to take charge.

(2) Hold FIRMLY to your steering wheel with both hand, NO VIGOROUS TURNING, as you concentrate on the road and your mirrors, in seconds study the movement pattern of the car. Your car will naturally swerve to the direction of the burst tyre.

(3) [s]Take off your foot from the accelerator, DON'T EVER ATTEMPT TO PRESS THE BRAKES, IF YOU DO, YOU HAVE A 95% CHANCE OF A SOMERSAULT. The car will decelerate gradually while you concentrate on the road to avoid collision with any other road user.

(4) Disengage the gears of the car by shifting to neutral (N) as you still maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and put your eyes on the road....[/s][url]READ MORE http://www.magaripoa.com/share-what-to-do-when-a-tyre-blows-at-high-speed-kenyatraffic/ [/url]

Dtruthspeaker:


Could you please offer any explanation to why my post is struck or incorrect?

9icetoo:

1. There is always something you can do in the even t of a blowout. Always something positive. Death is not hanging over anyone's head as a result of a blowout.
2. Underinflation is the major cause of blowouts and not overinflation. Underinflation is worse than overinflation. The sidewalls need pressure to stay rigid. Without adequate pressure, they flex too much, heat up and boom.
3. When properly inflated, tires probably add about 4-8 psi due to heat buildup when driven at regular road speeds. I've monitored this severally and it has remained true at least on my car.
4. 50% 0f accidents are not due to overspeeding.
Most accidents occur due to sudden change in road conditions (potholes, unmarked bumps) bends, distractions (phones, sleep, entertainment systems), mechanically deficient vehicles and belligerent drivers.

Even if a keke marwa has an accident, frsc will still tell you it's due to overspeeding.

A good driver should be aware at all times and be prepared for sudden changes in vehicle behaviour so he can take actions to manage whatever situation arises.