All Star Driving Segment 1 Practice Test

When a tire blows out, the priority is to keep the vehicle under control and slow down safely. Grip the steering wheel firmly so you can feel and counter any sudden pull toward the flat tire. Ease off the accelerator gradually rather than braking hard, which helps you slow smoothly without upsetting the car’s balance. By reducing speed gradually, you maintain control and avoid skidding or losing the ability to steer. As you slow, steer straight and guide the car to a safe location off the roadway. Once stopped in a safe area, you can warn others with your hazard lights. Slammed brakes can lock a wheel and send the car into a skid; continuing at the same speed won’t reduce the danger of a blown tire; and turning on hazards while still moving doesn’t address the loss of control or the need to get to a safe stop.