Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Vehicle safety and loadingQuestion 366 of 424

A tyre bursts while you drive. What should you do?

  1. Grip the wheel firmly and let the car roll to a stop
  2. Brake hard at once
  3. Steer hard to the kerb
  4. Speed up to pass the fault
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Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly and let the car roll to a stop

Keep control, hold the wheel firmly and let the vehicle slow and stop by the roadside.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Annex 6. Vehicle maintenance, safety and security, Vehicle maintenance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026