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

What can cause heavy steering?

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Driving on ice

Badly worn brakes

Over-inflated tyres

Under-inflated tyres

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If your tyres don't have enough air in them, they'll drag against the surface of the road. This makes the steering feel heavy. As well as affecting steering, under-inflated tyres can affect braking, cornering and fuel consumption.

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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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