Practice question

A rigid truck driver experiences a tyre blowout on the rear axle while travelling at 90 km/h on a highway. The correct immediate response is to:

  1. Brake hard immediately and steer sharply to the shoulder
  2. Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator gradually, and steer smoothly to a safe stop
  3. Increase speed briefly to stabilise the vehicle
  4. Apply the park brake to slow down quickly

Answer: B — Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator gradually, and steer smoothly to a safe stop

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