Combination Vehicles · Question 34

Question 34 of 140

A steer tire blows out while you are pulling a loaded trailer at highway speed. What is the correct response?

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Correct answer to question 34 (Combination Vehicles): Grip the wheel firmly, hold your lane, and ease off the accelerator without braking hard

Why

A steer tire blowout pulls the vehicle toward the flat side, and with a trailer attached, hard braking or a sharp steering input is more likely to cause a jackknife than a straight, controlled slowdown.

Updated: November 2026

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