Revision question · Motorway rules

Why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?

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You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways

Motorway services areas don't deal with breakdowns

The road surface will wear down the tyres faster

Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

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Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking downThis was the right answer

Before you start your journey, make sure that your vehicle can cope with the demands of high-speed driving. You should check a number of things; the main ones being fuel, oil, water and tyres. You also need to plan rest stops if you’re making a long journey.

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Prepare the vehicle for sustained high speedsReviewed guidance summary · The DVA manual’s motorway vehicle-check section expressly connects prolonged speed to tyre deterioration and fluid-related failure.

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