CDL · Emergencies
Right after a tire fails, which of these actions should you avoid?
Correct answer: Braking, unless you are about to hit something.
Answer options
- ALetting the vehicle slow down before you touch the brake
- BHolding the steering wheel firmly
- CBraking, unless you are about to hit something Correct
Why
After a tire fails, braking can make you lose control. Grip the wheel firmly and let the vehicle lose speed on its own before braking gently and pulling off the road; brake sooner only if a collision is about to happen.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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