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5.
Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
cap is tight.
If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
It’s unusual for a tire
to
“blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly.
If
air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely
to
leak out slowly.
But if
you
should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what
to
do:
If
a
front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well
out
of the traffic lane.
A
rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require
the
same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle
to
go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
--
well
off
the road
if
possible.
If
a tire goes flat, the next part
shows
how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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