In my experience, this is not always the case, largely because, as you say, the TM handles so well. On our first blowout, I heard the loud "POP!", and recognized the sound. On another occasion, I happened to look back in the mirror and see smoke from the tire. Another motorist flagged me on a third occasion. On another, I felt the trailer pull to the side, as we were rounding a sharp curve when it happened - this was quite noticable. I've forgotten what the fifth one felt like. But depending, I guess, on the type of failure - instant blowout, slow leak, tread toss - there seem to be varying degrees of action reflected up to the driver.
Just my experience.
Bill
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