If you experience a tire blowout you should

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When a tire blows out, the priority is to maintain control and get to a safe spot. A blowout can make the car pull toward the damaged tire and make steering feel unpredictable. Keeping the steering wheel steady in the straight-ahead position helps prevent overcorrecting and losing control. Ease off the accelerator smoothly to slow down without sudden wheel input, and coast to a safe place rather than slamming on the brakes. Abrupt braking or rapid acceleration can worsen the instability and make the vehicle harder to manage. Once you’ve reached a safe area, you can stop and address the situation, using gentle braking if needed and hazards to warn others.