to question the safety of this?

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DriverDan · 13/02/2011 15:28

Name changed as would hate to be outed on this one.

I am friends with both halves of a divorced couple, they have a 4 year old DS that the dad has at the weekend.

Dad has just texted me cancelling his visit to my house tonight as he has a flat tyre. He said that he pumped it up to take his DS home but it is going flat again. I don't drive myself so have no idea if this is actually dangerous but it sounds very unsafe as a partially deflated tyre surely has less grip and is more likely to lose control and it is raining today.

As I don't drive I just don't know how dangerous it is or is not too bad? Quick google on my rubbish phone isn't giving me a clear answer and instincts are telling me you shouldn't deliberately drive on a flat/partially flat tyre. If it is dangerous do I have a responsibility to tell the mum who is also my friend? Have a word with the dad? Help please!

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FabbyChic · 13/02/2011 15:32

It's not dangerous, I doubt it deflates at speed if it did be pointless pumping it up. Wonders why he does not have a spare tyre.

Kerrianne · 13/02/2011 15:32

I have no idea but if he thinks it's safe enough for his child and you're not sure, have a word with him? I really wouldn't say anything to the Mum incase it looks like you're telling tales. They won't thank you for it.

Altaira · 13/02/2011 15:33

The Dad is doing the right thing- why don't you trust him to keep his son safe? And are you usually this interfering as a friend?

MissJanuary · 13/02/2011 15:35

Its none your business to tell the Mum.

I'm sure the Dad will not have put himself, or son in danger, he will know what he is doing.

yogididabooboo · 13/02/2011 15:37

im sure the dad will probably tell the mum himself in normal conversation.

no need for you to stick your oar in.

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DriverDan · 13/02/2011 15:41

He is a terrible driver IMO who takes risks (such as using a mobile phone whilst driving, not using car seats) thats why I wanted to ask. I am not trying to be interfering but if someone is doing something dangerous I would want to advise him so and possibly inform my friend as if someone took a risk with my child I would want to know. I'm relieved that it isn't dangerous and would rather be told here than upset people over it.

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MorticiaAddams · 13/02/2011 15:49

He said he pumped it up to take his ds home so wasn't putting him in danger. It was probably a slow puncture and fine for a short distance.

squeakytoy · 13/02/2011 15:51

He pumped it up, and at that point he wouldnt know if it was a slow puncture or not.

The child was in no danger.

None of your business.

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