What should a driver do if a tire suddenly blows out while driving at high speed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Firmly grip the steering wheel, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight
- Step 1: High-speed tire blowout recovery. Step 2. Hold steering wheel firmly with both hands, let vehicle decelerate naturally without sudden braking, and pull over when speed drops. Answer: Firmly grip the steering wheel, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight. Why not the others: Hard braking causes immediate rollover or spin; yanking wheel causes rollovers; handbrake causes violent loss of control.
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