Question:
Any of the above signs is a warning of possible tire failure, and you should do the following:
- Hold the steering wheel firmly: If a front tire fails, it can twist the steering wheel out of your hand. The only way
to prevent this is to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands at all times.
- Stay off the brake: It is natural to want to brake in an emergency. However, braking when a tire has failed could
cause loss of control. Unless you are about to run into something, stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed
down. Then brake very gently, pull off the road and stop.
- Check the tires: After you have come to a stop, get out and check all the tires. Do this even if the vehicle seems to
be handling all right. If one of your dual tires goes, the only way you may know it is by getting out and looking at the
tires.
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