Revision question · Vehicle condition

On a bus with rear twin tyres, what can happen if you inspect only the outer tyres?

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They're much easier to detect

They're more likely to happen

Damage or pressure loss in an inner tyre can be missed

They're less likely to happen

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Damage or pressure loss in an inner tyre can be missedThis was the right answer

Every tyre needs inspection, including less-visible inner tyres. Check tread, sidewalls and pressure using the safe procedure; do not assume the vehicle’s handling will reveal a defect.

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Inspect every tyre, including inner twin tyresReviewed guidance summary · Updated learning questions test inspection of every tyre including less-visible inner tyres, not an unverified universal tri-axle puncture-detection ranking. The original tri-axle bus photograph is retained.

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