What should you not do if your front tire blows out?

What should you not do if your front tire blows out?

• A. Hold the handlebars tightly and accelerate slowly
• B. Ease off the throttle and steer straight
• C. Apply the brakes
• D. Coast to a stop in the lane

Answer: (C)

When a front tire blows out, steering control is lost and the front end can wander or tuck. Slamming or strongly applying the brakes worsens that instability and can cause a fall. The safer move is to ease off the throttle and hold the handlebars firmly, keeping the bike as straight as possible to ride out the wobble. If needed, use the rear brake gently to help decelerate, and gradually steer toward a safe area or shoulder when you can. Avoid braking hard or locking the front wheel at all costs.

When a front tire blows out, steering control is lost and the front end can wander or tuck. Slamming or strongly applying the brakes worsens that instability and can cause a fall. The safer move is to ease off the throttle and hold the handlebars firmly, keeping the bike as straight as possible to ride out the wobble. If needed, use the rear brake gently to help decelerate, and gradually steer toward a safe area or shoulder when you can. Avoid braking hard or locking the front wheel at all costs.