While traveling in a lane with a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h, the small truck's rear passenger-side tire blew out, causing the vehicle to swerve and overturn. Fortunately, a dashcam-equipped vehicle following behind reacted in time, preventing a collision. Casualties and property damage remain unknown.
A tire blowout on a highway is a highly dangerous situation. The causes are often: inappropriate tire pressure (over-inflated or under-inflated), worn or torn tires, or overloading while driving at high speeds.
When a tire blows out, the vehicle suddenly loses balance. Many drivers instinctively press the brake pedal hard, which is dangerous as it can cause the vehicle to lose balance and control. As seen in the video, the driver applied hard braking for a moment before overturning.
The correct action is to calmly release the accelerator, grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and steer the wheel in the direction the vehicle is intended to go. Always look far ahead to identify a safe path to guide the vehicle, rather than panicking and looking at the front of the car, which will prevent steering in the correct direction. If the steering wheel is "pulled", the driver can gently counter-steer in the opposite direction to keep the vehicle moving straight.
Once the vehicle's direction is maintained, begin gently applying the brakes to reduce speed, activate the hazard lights, and slowly guide the vehicle to a safe area on the road, such as an emergency lane on the highway or close to the right shoulder. Throughout the process of managing a tire blowout, carefully observe surrounding traffic. Finally, the driver should call for roadside assistance or, if possible, install a spare tire. When parking, always place warning signals according to regulations.
Nguyen Vu
