Vehicle Controls
What should you do if you have a tyre burst at high speed?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.
Answer: Hold the wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator, and let the car slow down. Hard braking causes loss of control.
- A. Slam on the brakes
- B. Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and slow down gradually - correct
- C. Swerve into the next lane
- 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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