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What should you do if you have a tyre burst at high speed?

South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.

  1. A. Slam on the brakes
  2. B. Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and slow down gradually - correct
  3. C. Swerve into the next lane
  4. D. Switch off the engine immediately

Explanation

Hold the wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator, and let the car slow down. Hard braking causes loss of control.

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