Quick Thinking on the Highway

One evening, while traveling in our family’s station wagon, we experienced a sudden tire blowout.

Rather than halting, my father chose to maintain speed despite the flat tire.

As we proceeded, the tire ultimately disintegrated and detached completely, resulting in us driving on the metal rim. An unsettling feeling arose.

Later, my father revealed that he had observed an individual scattering a strip of nails across the roadway—a scheme intended to immobilize vehicles for robbery or carjacking. Recognizing the peril, he swiftly decided to continue driving to ensure our safety.