If a tire blows out, what should you do?

When a tire blows out, the safest action to take is to ease off the accelerator and steer straight. This response allows you to maintain control of the vehicle, as abruptly applying the brakes can cause the vehicle to skid or become unstable, especially if the blowout occurs on a high-speed road. Steering straight helps to prevent sudden changes in direction that could lead to losing control of the vehicle.

Maintaining a straight trajectory also mitigates the risk of swerving or overturning, which is particularly important in larger vehicles such as trucks or buses where the center of gravity is higher. After you have slowed down safely, you can then look for a safe location to pull over and stop completely.