Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

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

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Change gear and relax your grip on the steering wheel

Brake sharply and steer to the right

Hold the steering wheel firmly and let the car stop gradually

Brake firmly and steer to the left

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Hold the steering wheel firmly and let the car stop graduallyThis was the right answer

Try not to panic if a tyre bursts while you're driving. Take your foot off the accelerator and avoid braking suddenly. Try to steer a straight course while holding the wheel firmly.

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Control a car after a tyre failureReviewed guidance summary · After a tyre failure, hold the wheel firmly and slow progressively without abrupt braking.

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