Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

When should regular tyre-pressure checks be made?

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After any lengthy journey

After travelling at high speed

When tyres are hot

When tyres are cold

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When tyres are coldThis was the right answer

Check the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Warm or hot tyres may give a misleading reading.

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Vehicle maintenanceHighway Code annex · Check cold tyre pressure against the handbook and respond to centre, shoulder or uneven wear rather than treating it as cosmetic.Car vehicle-safety questionsReviewed guidance summary · Check cold tyre pressure against the handbook and respond to centre, shoulder or uneven wear rather than treating it as cosmetic.

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