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What should a driver do if they get a tyre blow-out on the road?

  1. A.Apply the handbrake immediately to bring the vehicle to a halt.
  2. B.Continue driving until they reach a garage.
  3. C.Apply the footbrake gently and bring the vehicle to a halt.
  4. D.Switch off the engine ignition to bring the vehicle to a halt.
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Correct answer: C. Apply the footbrake gently and bring the vehicle to a halt.

If a tyre on the vehicle you are driving blows out, slow down gradually and find a safe and suitable place to stop. Switch on your hazard warning lights and 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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