Safe drivingQuestion 201 of 235
A tire goes flat while you drive. What is the first thing to do?
- Brake hard at once.
- Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder.
- Stop in the lane and turn on your hazard lights.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal and let the engine slow the vehicle.
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Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas pedal and let the engine slow the vehicle.
Hard braking can make you lose control. Slow down with the engine first and hold the wheel firmly.
Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Tire failure, page 83
Practice safe drivingQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026