Practice question

What is the correct response a Texas instructor should teach for a tire blowout at highway speed?

Brake hard immediately
Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas gradually, avoid braking until speed decreases, then gently steer to the shoulder
Accelerate to maintain control
Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder

Answer: B — Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas gradually, avoid braking until speed decreases, then gently steer to the shoulder

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