Tire Blowout Safety Quiz

A tire blowout occurs when you _____________.

• have a defective tire

• have an under-inflated tire that builds up heat and explodes or loses its seal to the rim while the tires are rotating

• hit a curb or sharp object

• drive at high speeds continuously

• All the above could happen

If a front tire blows out, the vehicle will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout.

• True

• False

If a rear tire blows out, the vehicle will wobble and pull slightly in the direction of the flat tire.

• True

• False

If you have a tire blow out, it is important to ______________.

• keep driving

• not brake

• accelerate to get away from traffic

• stop in the middle of the road

If the accelerator pedal is stuck in the down position, make sure to ________.

• shift to neutral

• search for an escape path

• steer smoothly and brake gently

• all of the above are correct

When the engine stalls, the steering mechanism will not work.

• True

• False

The first thing you should do if the engine overheats is _______________.

• turn on heater

• both a and b

• check the radiator

• turn off air conditioner

• stop immediately

It is important not to touch the radiator cap when your engine overheats because ___.

• it will cause more damage to your vehicle

• it is extremely hot, and you can get burned

• it will void the vehicle's warranty

• you will not be able to place it back on

When you jumpstart your battery, make sure to connect the red to the negative battery post.

• True

• False

You should drive for at least 30 minutes or leave the engine running to charge the battery.

• True

• False