What is the likely behavior of the rear of the vehicle when the rear tire blows out?

• A. The car stops immediately
• B. The rear will swerve
• C. The front tires lose traction
• D. The vehicle pulls to the left

Answer: (B)

When a rear tire blows out, the rear end loses traction and the back of the car tends to swing sideways, creating a fishtail or swerve. The front wheels may still be steering, but with the rear grip gone, the vehicle yaw briefly toward the side of the blown tire. That’s why the correct description is that the rear will swerve. It won’t stop instantly, and the front tires aren’t inherently losing traction just because a rear tire failed. The direction of the drift can vary, but the key idea is the unstable rear end. Stay calm, ease off gas, and steer gently to regain control.