Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
A front tire suddenly 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 by itself
A front blowout pulls the steering sharply to the side of the blown tire. Hard braking amplifies the pull and can cause a rollover. Let the drag of the flat tire slow you gradually while you maintain a straight line, then pull off the road.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Brake hard and pull offHard braking during a blowout destabilises the vehicle.
- C.Accelerate to stabilise the vehicleAccelerating makes the blowout worse and prolongs risk.
- D.Turn off the engineEngine off at highway speed disables power steering and brakes.
