New York · Speed & Following Distance
If a front tire blows out at highway speed in New York, the manual instructs you to:
- Slam on the brakes immediately
- Pump the brakes rapidly
- Swerve to the shoulder at full speed
- Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and coast to a safe stop
Correct answer
Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and coast to a safe stop
Why this is correct
New York's emergency guidance on tire blowouts: grip the steering wheel tightly with both hands, ease your foot off the gas gradually, and let the vehicle slow on its own. Brake gently only after the vehicle is stable, then steer onto the shoulder. Slamming the brakes can send the vehicle into an uncontrollable skid.
New York Driver Handbook, p. 68