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If a tire blows out while driving, the driver's immediate first response should be to slam hard on the foot brake.

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The statement is False. During a tire blowout, slamming hard on the brakes is dangerous and can lead to loss of vehicle control.
The statement is false because slamming on the brakes right after a blowout often leads to severe traction loss, skidding, or a rollover. The safest course of action is to hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands, keep the vehicle straight, ease off the gas pedal gradually, and brake gently only after the vehicle has slowed down and stabilized.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the immediate action required during a tire blowout emergency.
Recognize that sudden hard braking transfers weight unevenly and lock up tires, triggering a skid or vehicle rollover.
Maintaining vehicle control and directional stability is the primary priority during a sudden blowout.
2
Identify the correct emergency procedure.
Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands, release the gas pedal gradually, and allow the vehicle to slow down naturally before gently braking to a safe pull-off spot.
This sequence prevents control loss and safe vehicle stabilization.

Key Concept

Tire Blowout Emergency Protocol
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