Hit of the season: curb or pit. What to do?

Most drivers are familiar with this feeling - when the car shakes when the wheel hits the hole. In this situation, it is best to stop as soon as possible and check the tire for damage.

If there is damage

If serious external damage is visible, the wheel must be replaced with a spare or a dock. The damaged tire must be immediately taken to the tire fitting, since it is not recommended to drive for a long time at the dock.

Here are some damages that can form when hitting a curb or sharp edges of a pit:

• Hernia (or bloating)
• Rim deformation;
• Tire puncture (or gust).

However, a collision with a curb can cause serious internal tire damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye. To avoid such a serious threat to safety (at high speed, such damage can cause the tire to burst, leading to an emergency), be sure to visit a specialist.

How to prevent a blow

Here are some tips on how to reduce the risk of your vehicle falling into a hole:

• Be careful on the road;
• Keep a distance that can ensure a safe stop in the event of an obstacle;
• Watch out for pedestrians or traffic lights if you need to change the direction of your vehicle to avoid potholes;
• Always drive at a reasonable speed;
• Avoid emergency braking. With the wheels locked, getting into the hole will damage the car's suspension. The same applies to driving through a speed bump. The brake must be pressed until the wheel rolls up to the obstacle, then it must be released so that the car rolls over the bump without impact;
• Make sure that the wheels of the car are in good condition so that they provide maximum control over the transport;
• Check tire pressure regularly. You can read separatelywhy it is important to do it more often.