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A tire blows out at highway speed. Which initial speed-control response follows the Mississippi handbook?
A has a tire blowout while traveling along a highway. An inset enlarges the damaged tire.
Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking.
Why
Release the accelerator and do not brake suddenly. Let the vehicle slow under control. The handbook advises slow, cautious braking if needed and allowing the vehicle to stop without braking when there is plenty of stopping distance.
Verified against Mississippi Driver's License Manual · Flat Tire or Blowout · p. 65
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