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Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 278 of 296

A front tire blows out while you drive. What should you do?

  1. Brake hard to stop quickly
  2. Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
  3. Press the gas to stay in control
  4. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and do not use the brake
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Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and do not use the brake

A blowout can make the wheel shake hard. Hard braking can make you lose control. Slow down by easing your foot off the gas and steer to a safe stop off the highway.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 5, Adverse Driving Conditions: Tire blowouts, page 144

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026