If one of your tires blows out, you should:
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Use your brakes immediately.
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Focus on steering your vehicle off the road safely.
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Sound your horn.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
If one of your tires blows out, stay calm and focus on maintaining control of your vehicle. Keep the vehicle steady and gradually take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down. Steer safely to the side of the road. Only use the brakes when you feel in control. Once stopped, get out of the vehicle to change the tire.
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