Revision question · Vehicle loading

When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it's above the normal value?

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When the roads are slippery

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm

When carrying a heavy load

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When carrying a heavy loadThis was the right answer

Check the vehicle handbook. This should give you guidance on the correct tyre pressures for your vehicle and when you may need to adjust them. If you’re carrying a heavy load, you may need to adjust the headlights as well. Most cars have a switch on the dashboard to do this.

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Adjust for a heavily loaded carReviewed guidance summary · The DVA car-handling section explicitly discusses heavy loads, inflation and headlight adjustments.

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