Safe drivingQuestion 97 of 125

A tire blows out. What do you do first?

  1. Brake hard
  2. Steer sharply to the shoulder
  3. Accelerate
  4. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator
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Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator

Steering control is the key. Brake only when the speed is low enough to keep control.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Blowout, page 58

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026