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A front tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do?
- A.Brake hard at once to stop quickly
- B.Turn sharply toward the shoulder
- C.Keep a firm grip on the wheel, ease off the accelerator, and stay off the brake until the vehicle slows
- D.Accelerate to keep the tire inflated by speed
Correct answer
C. Keep a firm grip on the wheel, ease off the accelerator, and stay off the brake until the vehicle slows
Why
Hard braking or a sharp turn after a front blowout can throw the vehicle out of control. Hold the wheel steady, let speed bleed off, and brake gently only once you are slow.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Tire Failure · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-078).