Ontario G1 Test Coach
Safe drivingQuestion 311 of 328

A tire blows out. What should you do?

  1. Brake hard right away
  2. Let go of the steering wheel
  3. Ease off the gas and steer firmly where you want to go
  4. Turn toward the blown tire
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Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer firmly where you want to go

The wheel may shake hard. Do not be alarmed. Stop off the road.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Dealing with emergencies, If a tire blows out

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026