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Winter and emergenciesQuestion 312 of 345

A tire blows out. What do you do first?

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

Gentle braking improves stability. Steer off the road only after you slow.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 6.10 Emergency driving, page 155

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026