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What effect could a rear-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?

  1. A.The steering wheel will pull to the right.
  2. B.It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side.
  3. C.The handbrake will automatically come on.
  4. D.It could cause the wheels to lock and stop rotating.
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Correct answer: B. 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.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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