What happens to the CAR when the rear tire blows out?

• A. The car stops immediately
• B. The front tires lock
• C. The rear will swerve
• D. The vehicle loses power

Answer: (C)

When a rear tire blows out, the loss of traction on that side causes the back end of the car to slide or swing toward the blown tire. The result is that the vehicle veers or fishtails toward the side of the blowout. This is why the correct interpretation is that the rear will swerve.

To handle it, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, ease off the accelerator, and avoid hard braking. Steer smoothly to control the skid and gradually slow down, then steer back to center once you’ve regained stability. The other outcomes—stopping instantly, the front tires locking, or losing power—don’t reflect what happens in a rear tire blowout. The engine and power delivery continue; loss of control comes from the rear losing traction, not from a sudden power loss.