A tire blowout can lead to which immediate issue?

• A. Engine overheating
• B. Air conditioning failure
• C. Brake failure
• D. Loss of steering

Answer: (C)

A tire blowout immediately affects steering control. When a tire rapidly loses air, that wheel can collapse and the vehicle tends to pull toward the flat side, making the steering feel heavy or unresponsive. This loss of stability is the most immediate danger after a blowout, which is why loss of steering is the best answer.

Engine overheating and air conditioning failure aren’t direct, instantaneous effects of a tire going flat, and brake performance isn’t suddenly and immediately compromised by the blowout itself. After sensing a blowout, the key is to maintain a firm grip, ease off the accelerator, and steer calmly toward a safe stop.