Revision question · Safety and your vehicle

What will happen if your car's wheels are unbalanced?

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The steering will pull to one side

The steering will vibrate

The brakes will fail

The tyres will deflate

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The steering will vibrateThis was the right answer

If your wheels are out of balance, it will cause the steering to vibrate at certain speeds. This isn't a fault that will put itself right, so take your vehicle to a garage or tyre fitter to have the wheels rebalanced.

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Wheel balance and steering vibrationReviewed guidance summary · This tyre-manufacturer explanation specifically supports vibration, not merely a broad roadworthiness duty.

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