Revision question · Safety and your vehicle

What makes your tyres illegal?

Revision material from the imported DVSA bank includes source-checked Lanekind learning corrections. These corrections are not newly issued official examination questions, and practice does not reproduce a live test paper.

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If they were bought second-hand

If they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall

If they're of different makes

If they have different tread patterns

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If they have any large, deep cuts in the side wallThis was the right answer

Your tyres may be of different treads and makes. They can even be second-hand, as long as they're in good condition. They must, however, be intact, without cuts or tears. When checking the side walls for cuts and bulges, don’t forget to check the side of the tyre that's hidden from view, under the car.

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Pressure, tread and tyre defectsReviewed guidance summary · The tyre section covers inflation, defects, uneven wear and the 1.6 mm car/light-trailer tread requirement across the central three-quarters around the full circumference.

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