(1) On her way back to college, Leslie had an odd sensation when she heard the burst of rubber and the steering wheel started shaking violently. (2) It was as if instinct immediately took control of her body. (3) Instead of Leslie panicking and slamming her foot onto the brake pedal, Leslie eased her foot off of the gas, and she used strong, but even motions to steer the car to the shoulder of the road. (4) This had never happened to her before. (5) Leslie knew what it was. (6) Her front, driver’s side tire had blown out. (7) Missy, her best friend, had one of her tires blow out on two different occasions. (8) Fortunately, Leslie’s mother had prepared her for this particular emergency. 5
Select the correct answer.
Which sentence would be the best resolution to the story?

A.
Leslie was getting very hungry.
B.
She would need to set the jack under the wheel drum.
C.
The most important thing was to stay calm, even in the dark, on the side of the lightly traveled road.
D.
Leslie decided to forget everything her mom taught her and hitch a ride to the nearest town for some fun.