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

What does excessive wear of the central area of tread on a car tyre suggest?

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The tyre has been used under-inflated

The shock absorbers are faulty

The tyre has been used over-inflated

The wheels are out of alignment

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The tyre has been used over-inflatedThis was the right answer

Over-inflated tyres will cause excessive wear along the centre of the tread. Check your tyre pressures on a regular basis, and when the tyres are cold.

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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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