Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

What should you do if a tyre bursts while you’re driving?

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Pull on the parking brake

Brake as quickly as possible

Pull up slowly at the side of the road

Continue on at a normal speed

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Pull up slowly at the side of the roadThis was the right answer

A tyre bursting can lead to a loss of control, especially if you’re travelling at high speed. Using the correct procedure should help you to stop the vehicle safely.

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Retain control after a tyre burstsReviewed guidance summary · The primary safety guidance directly supports the controlled slow stop asked about; no foreign road-use law is imported.

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