You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blows out. You should:

Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.. Section 2.17: Do not brake. Braking could cause loss of control. Stay off the

You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blows out. You should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Panic." is not correct. Do not brake. Braking could cause loss of control. Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
  • B. Incorrect. "Brake hard." is not correct. Do not brake. Braking could cause loss of control. Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
  • C. Correct. Do not brake. Braking could cause loss of control. Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
  • D. Incorrect. "Steer sharply to the shoulder." is not correct. Do not brake. Braking could cause loss of control. Stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.