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1143   Beating a Blowout   (DVD)

When a tire blowout occurs, a proper driver reaction can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major accident. Although a driver's instinct may be to hit the brakes, doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. The simple but important rules to follow when a blowout occurs are outlined in this video.

The key training points in this video include:

• The forces created when a tire blows out.
• The effects of various possible driver actions.
• Ways to avoid a tire blowout.

5 min.

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