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If a rear tire blows out while driving at high speed, the correct immediate reaction is to step firmly on the brake pedal to reduce momentum as quickly as possible.

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The statement is false because applying the brakes immediately following a blowout can cause severe vehicle instability or spin-out. Proper protocol requires keeping a firm hold on the steering wheel, easing off the accelerator, steering straight, and braking softly only when speed has decreased.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the effect of immediate hard braking during a high-speed tire blowout.
Abrupt braking transfers weight forward and accentuates the drag pulling the car toward the side with the flat tire, causing vehicle instability.
Tire friction is uneven across axles when a tire deflates rapidly.
2
Identify the standard emergency response protocol for tread separation or blowout.
The driver must maintain steering alignment, gently release the gas pedal, allow speed to bleed off naturally, and steer safely off the roadway before braking softly.
Maintaining directional stability requires aerodynamic and kinetic balance rather than sudden braking force.

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Tire Blowout Vehicle Control and Emergency Response
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Tire Blowout and Tread Separation Response

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