Question 545 · Car theory test
What effect could a front-tyre blowout have on a vehicle?
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Correct answer
The steering wheel will pull to one side.
Official explanation
If a front tyre on the vehicle you are driving blows out, you will feel the effect of it through the steering wheel. The wheel will generally pull to the side of the blowout.
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- Vehicle maintenance
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