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True or False: In the event of an abrupt tire failure at highway speed, the driver should immediately press down hard on the brake pedal to come to a stop as quickly as possible.

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False
The statement is false because commercial drivers must avoid braking immediately after a tire blowout. Pressing the brake pedal before the vehicle has slowed down naturally can lock up the remaining functional tires, severely worsen vehicle pulling, and lead to an uncontrollable crash.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the immediate physical reaction required during an in-motion tire blowout.
Recognize that braking during a blowout exacerbates traction loss and creates severe yaw or steering pull.
Vehicle stability depends on maintaining forward momentum and steering alignment while natural rolling resistance slows the vehicle.
2
Determine the proper sequence of driver actions.
The driver must stay off the brakes, maintain directional control, allow the vehicle to coast down, and brake gently only after speed is significantly reduced.
Slamming on the brakes can cause wheel lockup, jackknifing, or rollover.

Key Concept

Tire Failure and Blowout Emergency Braking Procedure
Estimated Time:45s
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Tire Failure and Blowouts

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