If you have a tire blowout while driving, what should you do?

When experiencing a tire blowout while driving, holding the steering wheel tightly and braking lightly is the best approach. This allows you to maintain control of the vehicle, as a sudden loss of tire pressure can cause the car to veer to one side. By keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel, you can guide the vehicle to a safer position. Braking lightly helps slow down your speed without causing a dangerous skid or further loss of control, which can happen if you brake too hard suddenly.

The other choices do not provide safe responses to a blowout. Hitting the brakes hard can exacerbate control issues, and turning quickly off the road can lead to losing control or colliding with objects. Accelerating during a blowout can further destabilize the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. Therefore, the recommended response prioritizes maintaining control and safely bringing the vehicle to a stop.