What to Do During a Tire Blowout While Driving
Picture this: Your driving merrily down Outer Loop this holiday season here in Louisville heading home from Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël when suddenly… BOOM! You’ve had a blowout. And while experiencing a tire blowout can be an alarming situation, staying calm and taking the right steps can help you stay safe. So, in this blog the experts at Meineke in Louisville offer this quick guide on what to do if you find yourself dealing with a tire blowout while on the road.
1. Stay Calm and Maintain Control
- The sudden noise and jerking sensation of a blowout can be startling. But, try your best to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and focus on maintaining control of your vehicle. And avoid slamming on the brakes. Because this could cause you to lose control.
2. Gradually Reduce Speed
- Ease off the accelerator to slowly reduce your speed; do not apply the brakes suddenly. Instead, let the car naturally decelerate while keeping it as straight as possible.
3. Signal and Move to Safety
- Turn on your hazard lights once you’ve regained control and your speed has decreased. And then check your surroundings and signal to move toward the shoulder or a safe area away from traffic.
4. Come to a Complete Stop
- Once off the road, bring your vehicle to a complete stop. And engage the emergency/parking brake to secure the car, especially if you’re on an incline.
5. Call for Help or Change the Tire
- If you’re comfortable changing the tire and have the tools to do so. But, be sure you’re in a safe location before beginning. Otherwise, call roadside assistance or call Meineke in Louisville to help you get back on the road.
6. Stay Visible and Safe
- If you need to exit your vehicle, do so cautiously, staying on the side away from traffic. Also, use reflective markers or flares if you have them to alert other drivers of your presence.
Preventive Measures Because Meineke Cares!
Meineke on Outer Loop in Louisville would like to reduce your chances of a blowout. So they suggest regularly inspecting your tires for wear, proper inflation, and damage. Also, make sure to have your tires regularly balanced and rotated. And replace tires when they show signs of significant wear or damage.
A tire blowout can be stressful, but by staying calm and following these steps, you can minimize risk and handle the situation safely.
If the Meineke on Outer Loop in Louisville is not a convenient auto repair center for you, Meineke has 15 car repair centers is Kentucky:
Meineke Car Care – Dixie Hwy.
5326 DIXIE HWY
Louisville, KY 40216
Call (844) 311-4548
Meineke Car Care – Preston Hwy.
7103 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
Call (844) 605-8457
Meineke Car Care – Bardstown Rd.
4170 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40218
Call (844) 321-3541
Meineke Car Care – East. Broadway
701 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Call (855) 973-7820
Meineke Car Care – Outer Loop
6420 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
Call (844) 417-2336
Meineke Car Care – Shelbyville Rd.
11514 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
Call (844) 352-0216
Meineke Car Care – Dupont Rd.
1019 Dupont Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Call (502) 791-9526
Meineke Car Care – Plantside Dr.
10723 Plantside Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Call (502) 536-9765
Meineke Car Care – So. Dixie Blvd.
2197 South Dixie Blvd.
Radcliff, KY 40160
Call (866) 548-1474
Meineke Car Care – Shelbyville Rd.
3949 Shelbyville Rd
St. Matthews, KY 40207
Call (888) 633-4889
Meineke Car Care – N. Dixie Hwy.
1400 N. Dixie Hwy.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Call (877) 439-7844
Meineke Car Care – Midland Trail
2000 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Call (844) 681-4659
Meineke Car Care – W. Hwy. 146
3717 KY-146
Buckner, KY 40010
Call (844) 353-6212
Meineke Car Care – Peachtree Rd.
100 Peachtree Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Call (859) 687-8290
Meineke Car Care – Arrowhead Ct.
101 Arrowhead Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
Call (833) 723-5010
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