handling tire blowouts department of public safety student name 1
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Handling Tire BlowoutsDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Objectives Learn how to handle blowouts
Learn how to prevent blowouts
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Today’s Situation Blowouts cause accidents
High speed driving
Tire safety ignorance
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Do’s and Don’ts of Blowouts Don’t over react
Do slow down gradually◦ Don’t slam on brakes◦ Don’t rapidly take foot off accelerator
◦ Do ease off gas gradually
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More Do’s and Don’ts Do steer with small, smooth movements
◦ Do keep a firm grip on steering wheel◦ Do keep vehicle in middle of lane◦ Do pull over to side of road
Don’t pull over until vehicle has slowed down◦ Don’t apply brakes until on shoulder
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Tire Safety = Prevention Pressure
Alignment
Rotation
Tread
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Pressure Check monthly for under-inflation
Fill to manufacturer's recommendation
Fill when tires cool
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Alignment Misalignment causes uneven and rapid tread wear
Pulling or vibration
Correct by tire dealer
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Rotation Pattern
◦ Follow manufacturer's guidelines
Fix alignment and balance first
Every 6,000 miles
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Tread Worn treads cause skidding and hydroplaning
Minimum tread 1/16 inch
Wear bars visible
Penny test
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