If a tire blows out, what should you avoid doing until you have slowed down?

When a tire blows out, it's critical to maintain control of the vehicle while you slow down. Applying the brakes suddenly can create an excessive transfer of weight to the front tires, which can exacerbate the loss of control, especially if the blowout occurs on a front tire. Instead, the recommended course of action is to gradually ease off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to slow down naturally without abrupt braking.

The other actions, like accelerating, may lead to a loss of control in a similar way to braking too hard, while steering left can cause the vehicle to veer unexpectedly due to the uneven weight distribution caused by the blowout. Honking your horn may alert other drivers but does not directly impact vehicle control and response in this critical moment. Understanding how a vehicle reacts during a tire blowout is essential for safe navigation, which is why avoiding sudden braking until you have slowed down is the key takeaway.