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What should a driver do when they get a puncture while driving?

  1. A.Maintain speed until a place to change the wheel is identified.
  2. B.Stop at a safe place and change the wheel.
  3. C.Continue on your journey and arrange for repair when convenient.
  4. D.If on a motorway, stop and change the wheel immediately.
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Correct answer: B. Stop at a safe place and change the wheel.

If you get a puncture while driving, find a suitable and safe place to stop and change the wheel. If you cant find a suitable place immediately, drive slowly (with your hazard warning lights turned on) to avoid further damage to the tyre or rim until a safe place is found.

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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