TIRED OF IT
CAMERA footage shows the shocking moment 36 Los Angeles drivers pulled over to the same spot after simultaneously puncturing their tires.
We see the cars lined up consecutively on the road’s shoulder, waiting for a wave of breakdown trucks to arrive.
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If getting a flat tire wasn’t stressful enough, this bizarre road incident occurred during the motorist’s morning commute on Los Angeles’ busy Interstate 405, ABC reports.
Interstate 405 runs north to south through the southern California city’s west side.
No injury reports were filed as a result of the pileup.
California Highway Patrol said they didn’t think the tire punctures were intentional, according to ABC.
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Police assume that hazardous road debris, like a box of nails or wooden blocks fell off a truck and caused the vehicle damage.
Footage of the 36 cars pulled over went viral on YouTube, where viewers were quick to comment.
One YouTube user wrote: “I am a tire shop salesman. Thank you for bringing this effective tactic to my attention.”
Another viewer commented: “As a former tire tech, I was once told by a supervisor to grab nails and toss them out the window during my lunch hour if I’m leaving work.
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“Dumbest part is we offered free flat repairs at the time, so why would I do that?
“[The] manager’s answer was it brings in customers, and we could recommend other repairs. Lots of crooked shops out there.”
Allstate says motorists who experience a flat tire while driving can keep control of their vehicle using a few simple steps.
Drivers shouldn’t step on their brakes as soon as they get a flat tire since they’ll lock their wheels and lose control.
Instead, drivers should first slightly accelerate while keeping the wheel straight.
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Then, drivers should gently lift off the accelerator, activate emergency flashers, and steer toward the right-hand lane to pull over when the way is clear.
Finally, drivers can change the tire themselves or with the help of a repair truck.
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