BMV Practice Test

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What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout?

Immediately slam on the brakes
Take your foot off the gas and steer straight
Turn sharply to the left or right
Use the hazard lights

The correct answer is: Take your foot off the gas and steer straight

The safest way to handle a tire blowout is to take your foot off the gas and steer straight. When a tire blows out, the vehicle may start to swerve or feel unstable. Gradually reducing speed by easing off the accelerator helps maintain control of the vehicle while allowing it to decelerate. Steering straight ensures that you do not overcorrect, which could lead to losing control or causing a rollover. Slamming on the brakes suddenly can lead to losing control, as it may cause the vehicle to skid, especially if the rear tire blows out. Turning sharply to the left or right can result in loss of control, as the vehicle's handling can drastically change during a blowout. Using hazard lights is a good practice for alerting other drivers but does not address handling the immediate situation of the blowout itself. Therefore, easing off the gas while steering straight is the most effective and safest method to manage a tire blowout.