British Columbia ICBC Knowledge Test — Class 7L Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
A front tire blows out at highway speed. You should:
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Correct Answer: B. Grip the wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas, and let the vehicle slow on its own
Hard braking during a blowout amplifies the pull to the blown-tire side and can cause rollover. Steady grip, engine drag, and gradual coast to the shoulder is the controlled approach.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Brake hardHard braking destabilises the vehicle.
- C.AccelerateAccelerating worsens the blowout.
- D.Turn off the engineEngine off disables power assist at the worst time.
