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If your vehicle gets a flat tire or has a blowout, you should

Correct answer

  • not take your foot off the gas pedal.
  • not hold the steering wheel.
  • run off the pavement first.

Explanation

If you get a flat tire or have a blowout, do not brake suddenly. Take your foot off the gas pedal and then apply the brakes slowly and cautiously. If you have plenty of stopping distance, let the vehicle slow to a stop by itself. If you run off the pavement for any reason, use the brakes lightly before returning to the roadway.

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