Have a tire blowout? Calm down, you can handle it well.

What is tire blowout and how to identify it?

First, if you hear a loud 'boom' or 'bang' and the sound of gas leaking, that might be a tire blowout. Meanwhile, it will cause your car to slow down and tilt to one side. Besides, the light on your car's dashboard will be on.

What to do to survive a tire blowout?

Whatever happened, the first thing to do is to stay calm and try to regain control of your car.

• Turn on the emergency lights to alert others.
• Steer straight and accelerate slightly.
• Step off the gas pedal slightly to slow down.
• Steer to the right or left lane and find a safe place to stop.

Get here, you've managed to pull over your car, and next is to fix it.

• If you have a spare tire and you're experienced in exchanging it, you could do it by yourself.
• Or you could turn to your friend for help, or call the Towing Company.
• If you have purchased the Emergency Roadside Assistance Service, never hesitate to call them. They will provide tossing service, changing tires, and more other emergency assistance, which will help you save a huge.

However, more importantly, having a regular check on your car can help you avoid many problems.