Can underinflated tires cause a car accident?
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
There are plenty of dangers out on the road today. From?road hazards to other drivers, you have to navigate the unpredictable when you take a drive anywhere these days. The roads you drive on are sometimes more treacherous than you realize. With that in mind, it is good to know that tire pressure can alleviate some problems.?
With all the unpredictability, you should reduce the probability of accidents by taking one variable off the table and ensuring that you practice proper tire maintenance. By maintaining your tires, you are preventing the opportunity for the underinflation of tires to cause a car accident.
Potential Problems with Underinflated Tires
On the highways, cars travel at an alarming rate. The results of an impact at high speeds are catastrophic. And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a correlation between bad tires and car accidents. They claim tire issues cause roughly 11,000 car accidents each year.?
That is why tire pressure accuracy is so important. You should always ensure that you have the proper pounds per square inch, or PSI, in the tires to get the longest and most efficient use out of them.?
The manufacturer's recommendation for your vehicle will sometimes be different than the tire's, so it's a good idea to check the inside of the driver's door to see what your PSI should be.?
Tires Are the Foundation of the Drive
Underinflated tires?present a greater probability of tire failure. This probability, in turn, creates the potential for the cause of the car accident to be the tire. The tires are the foundation that your car is driving upon. They must be stable and properly inflated to ensure the ride's safety and integrity. Underinflated tires are a hazard because:
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In the summer, hot road temperatures and the rate of travel on highways lead to an increased rate of failure, so it is imperative to?perform maintenance?on your tires at least once a month.?
Properly Inflated Tires
When tires have proper inflation, the PSI will perfectly support the car and be at the optimum levels for performance. There is a reason engineers figure out the appropriate tire pressure for each vehicle. You can find the specifics on the inside panel of the driver's door.?
Proper inflation of tires will also:
It pays to ensure your car is riding on adequately inflated tires. Tire pressure will significantly improve the longevity of the tires and the vehicle overall just by completing this straightforward task and checking routinely.