Safe drivingQuestion 192 of 229

Your tire blows out. What should you avoid doing?

  1. Holding the wheel with both hands
  2. Looking where you want to go
  3. Braking suddenly
  4. Releasing the accelerator gradually
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Correct answer: Braking suddenly

Sudden braking or lifting off the accelerator quickly can make you lose control.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Tire Blowouts, page 68

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026