What should you do if a tyre bursts while you’re driving?
- A Pull on the parking brake
- B Brake as quickly as possible
- C Pull up slowly at the side of the road
- D Continue on at a normal speed
Why this is the answer
A tyre bursting can lead to a loss of control, especially if you’re travelling at high speed. Using the correct procedure should help you to stop the vehicle safely.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Pull on the parking brake — The parking brake acts on the rear wheels and would put you into a skid.
- B
- Brake as quickly as possible — Hard braking on a burst tyre takes away what control you have left.
- D
- Continue on at a normal speed — A burst tyre will destroy itself and the wheel, and you will lose control.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 15
- The Highway Code — page 150
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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