Safety & Your Vehicle
What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?
- ○Brake hard at once
- ✓Hold the wheel firmly, ease off and slow gradually to a stop
- ○Accelerate to keep control
- ○Steer sharply to the verge
Correct answer
Hold the wheel firmly, ease off and slow gradually to a stop
Grip the wheel, ease off the accelerator and slow down gently to keep control after a blowout — don't brake harshly (rule 277).
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