When you have a tire blowout, you should first:

When you have a tire blowout, you should first:

• A. Grip the steering wheel firmly
• B. Slam on the brakes
• C. Look down and slow
• D. Accelerate to regain control

Answer: (A)

Grip the steering wheel firmly. When a tire blows out, the car can pull hard toward the flat tire and you may lose control if your hands aren’t steady. Maintaining a firm grip helps you keep the vehicle moving in a straight line and respond smoothly to the sudden pull. Slamming the brakes can lock the wheels and make steering even harder, looking down at the problem distracts you from the road ahead, and accelerating would only worsen the loss of control. Instead, ease off the accelerator gradually to slow down while keeping a steady course, then steer calmly toward a safe place to stop.

Grip the steering wheel firmly. When a tire blows out, the car can pull hard toward the flat tire and you may lose control if your hands aren’t steady. Maintaining a firm grip helps you keep the vehicle moving in a straight line and respond smoothly to the sudden pull. Slamming the brakes can lock the wheels and make steering even harder, looking down at the problem distracts you from the road ahead, and accelerating would only worsen the loss of control. Instead, ease off the accelerator gradually to slow down while keeping a steady course, then steer calmly toward a safe place to stop.