Emergencies & HazardsQuestion 85 of 120
How can you tell that a tire has failed if you did not hear the blowout?
a.The fuel gauge drops rapidly
b.A thumping or vibration, a sudden change in steering feel, or the rear of the vehicle fishtailing
c.The air pressure gauge reads zero
d.The engine loses power
Explanation
Vibration, a pull in the steering when a front tire fails, or a fishtailing rear when a rear tire fails are the usual clues. Tire failure does not affect fuel level, brake system air pressure, or engine power.
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