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A tire blows out at highway speed. You should:
- A.Brake hard immediately
- B.Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and slow down gradually before pulling off safely
- C.Turn sharply to the shoulder at speed
- D.Accelerate to stabilize the car
Correct answer
B. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and slow down gradually before pulling off safely
Why
A blowout can pull the vehicle to one side. Grip the wheel, slow gradually without hard braking, and pull well off the road before changing the tire.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Driving in Adverse Conditions · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-178).