Technical and Vehicle Safety
When should you check your tyre pressures?
- ○Only when a warning light comes on
- ○When the tyres are hot after a long drive
- ✓When the tyres are cold, before a long journey
- ○Once a year during the NCT
Correct answer
When the tyres are cold, before a long journey
Tyre pressure should be checked when the tyres are cold because driving heats the air inside, giving a falsely high reading.
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