A tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

• A.Brake hard at once
• B.Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and slow down gradually before pulling off the road
• C.Turn sharply off the road immediately
• D.Accelerate slightly to keep control and continue to your destination

Why

With a blowout, hold the wheel firmly and slow gradually without hard braking. Once slow, pull safely off the road to change the tire or get help.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Emergencies · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-169).

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