Puncture at speed
For rear wheel punctures, hit the front brake HARD as soon as you get the wobble under control and the bike is in a straight line. It unloads the rear wheel and prevents it from getting off the rim, which can only lead to more excitement. There is also better control as the front wheel takes most of the weight.
I've done this (totally unplanned at 45mph) and it works.
Tyre sealants help, and so do tubeless tyres, in PREVENTING this sort of thing.
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