If you have a tire blowout on the highway, you should:

Steer straight and stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down. Section 2.17: Do not brake until the vehicle has slowed down.

If you have a tire blowout on the highway, you should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Brake hard immediately" is not correct. Do not brake until the vehicle has slowed down. Braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Hold the steering wheel firmly.
  • B. Correct. Do not brake until the vehicle has slowed down. Braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Hold the steering wheel firmly.
  • C. Incorrect. "Turn quickly to the shoulder" is not correct. Do not brake until the vehicle has slowed down. Braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Hold the steering wheel firmly.
  • D. Incorrect. "Accelerate to regain control" is not correct. Do not brake until the vehicle has slowed down. Braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Hold the steering wheel firmly.