Quiet lunch break? Why not try our short quiz and check out your tyre knowledge. You may just surprise yourself, or be in need of a little more revision.
Write your correct answers below, and check them with the correct answers below the quiz. No cheating!
1) Tyre pressures must be checked:
a) Once a quarter
b) Every two months
c) Every month
2) What is the legal minnimum of tread depth of a tyre?
a) 1mm
b) 1.3mm
c) 1.6mm
3) When driving in wet conditions, breaking distance will:
a) Tripple compared to normal conditions
b) Double compared to normal conditions
c) Stay the same as normal conditions
4) When you decide to replace the tyres on one of the two axels you must:
a) Fit the newest tyres on the rear axel
b) Fit the newest tyres on the front axel
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1) Correct Answer = C - We advise you to check your tyre pressures at least once a month and before setting off on holiday.
2) Correct Answer = C - Below a tread depth of 1.6mm, tyres must be changed as your safety is no longer guaranteed and you are breaking the law. For your safety, we strongly advise you to change them before you reach this limit.
3) Correct Answer = B - When driving in wet conditions, braking distances will double compared to driving in normal conditions.
4) Correct Answer = A - Numerous tests have demonstrated that it was easier to control the front axle than the rear. This is why the newest tyres should be fitted at the rear.
So…How did you do?