Safe drivingQuestion 202 of 235
After a flat tire, you have control and your speed is lower. What do you do next?
- Brake hard to stop at once.
- Drive on to the next town at low speed.
- Turn off the engine while you move.
- Brake gently and steadily, and move to a safe place off the road.
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Correct answer: Brake gently and steadily, and move to a safe place off the road.
Gentle, steady braking keeps the vehicle stable. Then you move to a safe place and turn on your hazard lights.
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