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A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?
A blue car centered in its highway lane has a genuinely deflated rear tire, with collapsed rubber and a lower attached rim. An enlarged crop shows that same actual tire. A paved shoulder lies beyond the edge line.
Correct answer: Grip the wheel, keep straight, and ease off the gas.
Why
Hold the steering wheel firmly and maintain a straight, controlled path. Ease off the accelerator rather than braking hard at once. As the vehicle slows and control is secure, move to a safe place and stop carefully.
Verified against Indiana Driver's Manual · Tire blowout response · p. 65
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