What do YOU do when your front tire blows out?

• A. You grip the wheel and steer to safety
• B. Brake hard to stop fast
• C. Quickly accelerate to regain control
• D. Stop and turn off the engine

Answer: (A)

When a front tire blows out the priority is to keep control and steer the car to a safe place. Grip the wheel firmly because the car will pull toward the damaged tire and abrupt movements can send you off course. By holding steady and steering toward a safe area, you maintain direction and stability.

Avoid braking hard or accelerating quickly; both can make the car unstable and harder to control with a blown tire. Ease off the accelerator and slow gradually, using gentle, controlled braking if needed. Do not stop and turn off the engine, since power steering and braking assist rely on the engine; turning off the engine can make the car much harder to handle.

Once you’ve slowed and are safely off the roadway, come to a complete stop, put the vehicle in park, and address the tire with help if needed.