placing an empty bottle near a tire to create a strange noise when the vehicle starts moving.
Understanding the claim—and knowing how to react safely—is more important than panicking.
How the Alleged Trick Works
According to the widely shared warning, someone places an empty plastic bottle between a vehicle’s tire and the wheel well while the car is parked.
When the driver starts moving, the bottle can be crushed or dragged by the rotating tire.
The resulting crinkling, scraping, or clicking sound may immediately make the driver think something is
