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A tire blows out while you drive. How do you hold the steering wheel?

  1. Loosely, with one hand
  2. With one hand, so you can brake
  3. Firmly, with both hands
  4. Not at all, let the car steer itself
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Correct answer: Firmly, with both hands

A blowout pulls the car to one side. You need a firm two-hand grip to keep control.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Winter driving: How to recover from a skid, page 118

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026