Question 4228
If a tire blows out while you are driving at high speed, should you press the brake pedal abruptly?
- Yes, to more easily keep the vehicle on a straight path.
- No; braking should be smooth and gradual.
- Only if the blowout occurs in one of the front tires.
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Correct answer: No; braking should be smooth and gradual.
No. A blowout pulls the steering wheel sharply to one side. Hold it firmly and do not brake suddenly, because you would lose control. Once the car is traveling straight, brake gently and gradually. Braking abruptly is even more dangerous if the blown tire is a front tire.