Car permit · Emergencies
One of your tires suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down gradually and then stop.
Answer options
- APress the gas pedal and keep driving
- BSlow down gradually and then stop Correct
- CSlam on the brakes and stop at once
Why
After a blowout, hold the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator, and keep the car going straight while it loses speed on its own. Braking hard can make you lose control, so stop only after you have eased off the road to a safe spot.
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Topic: Emergencies License: Car permit
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