Alberta Class 7 Practice

Tire failure If a tire has an air leak you may feel, the vehicle begin to pull and a vibration as you hold the steering wheel. If an air leak is not repaired soon, the tire will become flat. When a front tire is flat, the vehicle will pull strongly to the side that has the flat tire. A flat rear tire may make your vehicle weave. You may find it hard to steer. If a tire goes flat while you are driving: • Resist the urge to immediately apply the brakes. • Take your foot off the gas pedal and allow the engine to slow the vehicle down. • Hold the steering wheel with a firm grip. Keep the vehicle on a straight course by looking and steering in the direction you want to go. • When you have the vehicle under control and speed is reduced, apply the brake with gentle and steady pressure. • Safely move to the emergency stopping lane or edge of the road, and park in a safe place. • Turn on your hazard warning lights.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.