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

What is known to cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

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The type of gearbox

Having the wheels out of alignment

Gentle use of the accelerator

A damaged exhaust system

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Having the wheels out of alignmentThis was the right answer

If your tyres show uneven or excessive wear, have the alignment checked. This is often called tracking, and it can be carried out by most garages or tyre-fitting businesses.

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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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