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

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Loosen your grip on the steering wheel

Brake firmly to a stop

Hold the steering wheel firmly

Drive to the next service area

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Hold the steering wheel firmlyThis was the right answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly, avoid sudden steering or hard braking, and slow gradually. Move left to a safe stopping place as control permits and switch on the hazard warning lights. Not every motorway has a hard shoulder. If unable to reach safety and exit safely, stay belted in the vehicle and call 999 for police or use SOS.

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Keep steering steady after a tyre failureReviewed guidance summary · Both questions concern a sudden front-tyre failure, where firm steady steering and gradual slowing preserve the available control.

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