What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?
- A Change gear and relax your grip on the steering wheel
- B Brake sharply and steer to the right
- C Hold the steering wheel firmly and let the car stop gradually
- D Brake firmly and steer to the left
Why this is the answer
Try not to panic if a tyre bursts while you're driving. Take your foot off the accelerator and avoid braking suddenly. Try to steer a straight course while holding the wheel firmly.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Change gear and relax your grip on the steering wheel — Relaxing your grip hands the steering to the burst tyre.
- B
- Brake sharply and steer to the right — Sharp braking with steering to the right takes you towards oncoming traffic.
- D
- Brake firmly and steer to the left — Firm braking plus a steer to the left aims you at the kerb while you have least 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.
Where this question comes from
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Asked in: Driving Instructor (ADI Part 1)
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