what should you do if you experience a blowout while driving?
If you have a blowout while driving, you should: 1  Brake and pull to the curb or shoulder. 2  Take your foot off the gas. 3  Lightly apply the hand brake and steer into the shoulder.  Shift your vehicle into neutral.
Pull over to the side of the road. Look for a gap in the traffic that will allow you to pull over, and gradually release the accelerator as you do. Once you reach 20 miles per hour or under, use the brakes if needed, says AAA. Once you're stopped, apply your parking brake and exit the vehicle, advises AAA.