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Arizona Instruction Permit Practice Test — Class G Teen / Class D Adult
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A tire suddenly blows out at highway speed. What should the driver do?
Blue car A is in its highway lane with a deflated rear tire. An enlarged detail shows the same wheel. The shoulder is beyond the white edge line.
Correct answer: Hold the wheel, keep straight, ease off the gas, and do not brake.
Why
Steady steering and gradual deceleration preserve control until the vehicle is slow enough to leave the roadway safely.
Verified against Arizona Driver License Manual · Tire blowout response · p. 68
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