Question 1151 · Truck theory test
What effect could a front-tyre blow-out 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 blown-out tyre.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Taking Emergency/Corrective Action
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