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What should a driver do if a tyre bursts on the vehicle they are driving?

  1. A.Hold the steering wheel firmly and pull in on the side of the road.
  2. B.Apply the brakes as quickly as possible.
  3. C.Continue at the normal speed and stop at the next garage.
  4. D.Pull on the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a stop.
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Correct answer: A. Hold the steering wheel firmly and pull in on the side of the road.

If a tyre bursts on your vehicle, keep a firm hold of the steering, slow down gradually and stop where it is safe to do so. Switch on the hazard warning lights.

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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