What effect could a rear-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?
- A The steering wheel will pull to the right.
- B The handbrake will automatically come on.
- C It could cause the wheels to lock and stop rotating.
- D It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side.
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Correct answer: It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side..
If a rear tyre on the vehicle you are driving blows out; the vehicle may sway from side to side; and this will affect its stability. Slow down; pull in where it is safe to do so; and switch on the hazard warning lights. Change the wheel or call for assistance.
If a rear tyre on the vehicle you are driving blows out; the vehicle may sway from side to side; and this will affect its stability. Slow down; pull in where it is safe to do so; and switch on the hazard warning lights. Change the wheel or call for assistance.