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True/false 17 Italy 32 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 639
What is aquaplaning?

351. What is aquaplaning?

When wet brakes become too hot to work properly.
When steering becomes heavier on a dry road.
When low tyre pressure causes a tyre to burst.
✓ When tyres ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road.

Aquaplaning occurs when water builds up between the tyres and the road, causing a loss of grip and control. The risk increases at higher speeds.

Water separating a tyre from the road surface
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What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

352. What can uneven tyre wear indicate?

✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The wheels are correctly aligned.
The tyres are correctly inflated.
The vehicle has been driven mainly at low speeds.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tyre
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

353. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Car.
Truck.
Bus.
✓ Moped.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

354. What is the minimum licence for a bus designed for more than 16 passengers?

✓ Licence D.
Licence B.
Licence C.
Licence D1.

Category D1 is limited to vehicles designed for no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver. A bus designed for more than 16 passengers therefore requires category D.

Bus designed for more than 16 passengers
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When should you switch off your fog lights?

355. When should you switch off your fog lights?

✓ When visibility improves and they are no longer needed.
When you enter a built-up area.
Only after the journey is finished.
Never, because they always improve visibility.

Fog lights can dazzle other road users when visibility is normal, so switch them off when conditions improve.

Fog-light control as visibility improves
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

356. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.
Use the horn before moving alongside the vehicle.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

357. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Keep your speed and pass as close as possible.
Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

358. Why should an unused roof rack or roof box be removed?

✓ It can increase aerodynamic drag and energy use.
It increases tyre pressure.
It makes the steering wheel harder to turn.
It reduces the vehicle's braking power.

An unused roof rack or roof box increases aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. Removing it when it is not needed can reduce fuel or energy consumption.

Roof rack or roof box fitted to a vehicle
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When should you fasten your seat belt?

359. When should you fasten your seat belt?

✓ Before the vehicle starts moving.
Only on long journeys.
Only when traffic is heavy.
After joining traffic.

Fasten your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving and keep it fastened throughout the journey. Make sure your passengers are also safely seated and properly restrained.

Fastening a seat belt before setting off
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Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

360. Which licence category is mainly associated with trucks?

✓ Licence C.
Licence A.
Licence AM.
Licence B.

Driving licence C is mainly associated with trucks. Category C1 covers smaller heavy vehicles, C covers larger heavy vehicles, and C1E and CE allow heavier trailers.

Truck and category C driving licence
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

361. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

To apply the service brakes.
To unlock the steering.
To select reverse gear.
✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

362. What should a motorcyclist do when approaching loose gravel?

Turn suddenly to avoid every loose stone.
Brake hard while riding over it.
✓ Reduce speed before reaching it and use smooth controls.
Lean the motorcycle more than usual.

Loose gravel can significantly reduce tyre grip. Reduce speed before reaching it, keep the motorcycle as upright as practical, and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering while crossing the loose surface.

Motorcyclist approaching loose gravel
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What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

363. What licence is needed for a B vehicle towing a trailer up to 3,500 kg above 4,250 kg combined MAM?

Licence B.
Licence C1.
✓ Licence BE.
Licence B with Code 96.

Category BE covers a category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer having a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg. Category B with Code 96 is limited to combinations with a maximum authorised mass of up to 4,250 kg.

Car and trailer combination for category BE
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What should you do before driving through a puddle?

364. What should you do before driving through a puddle?

✓ Slow down and check that it is safe.
Brake firmly while driving through the water.
Maintain your normal speed if the road looks clear.
Accelerate so you spend less time in the water.

Large puddles can hide holes, reduce grip, or cause water to splash onto pedestrians or other vehicles. Slow down and proceed carefully.

Vehicle approaching a puddle on the road
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

365. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.
It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
It can make the brakes overheat.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

366. What is the purpose of the anti-dazzle control on the rear-view mirror?

To activate the reversing camera.
To enlarge the view behind.
✓ To reduce glare from headlights behind.
To adjust the exterior mirrors.

The anti-dazzle setting reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind, helping the driver maintain a clear view without being dazzled.

Anti-dazzle control on an interior rear-view mirror
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

367. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Child safety lock.
Boot release.
Mirror adjustment.
✓ Central door locking.

This control operates the vehicle's central door locking system. Pressing it locks or unlocks the vehicle's doors, depending on the current lock state.

Central door-locking control and symbol
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What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

368. What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

To move the child closer to the front seats.
To replace the vehicle's seat belt completely.
✓ To position the vehicle seat belt correctly on the child.
To allow the child to sit without wearing a seat belt.

A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle seat belt fits correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips and the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and shoulder, rather than the neck or abdomen.

Child seated in a booster with a vehicle seat belt
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Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

369. Should motorcyclists wear protective clothing?

✓ Yes, it can reduce injuries from falls and contact with the road.
No, it is only useful when riding at high speeds.
No, a helmet provides enough protection on its own.
No, protective clothing is only needed in bad weather.

Motorcyclists should wear protective clothing because it can reduce injuries from falls, impacts and sliding on the road. Suitable jackets, trousers, gloves and boots provide additional protection, but they do not replace a securely fitted helmet or safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing protective riding clothing
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Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

370. Why should you leave extra space when following a large vehicle?

✓ To improve your view ahead and give yourself more time to react.
To reduce the amount of fuel your vehicle uses.
To make it easier for the large vehicle to accelerate.
To prevent the large vehicle from changing lanes.

A large vehicle can block your view of traffic, signs, junctions, or hazards ahead. Leaving extra space improves your view and gives you more time to react if traffic slows or a hazard develops.

Large vehicle limiting a following driver's view
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

371. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

✓ False.
True.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

372. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light stays on?

Continue slowly until you reach a service station.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and seek assistance.
Ignore it if the engine sounds normal.
Add engine oil while the engine is still running.

Low oil pressure can quickly cause severe engine damage. Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off the engine, and investigate the cause before continuing.

Oil-pressure warning illuminated on the dashboard
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How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

373. How should you normally apply the brake pedal for a smooth stop?

✓ Apply pressure progressively.
Press it as hard as possible immediately.
Use the parking brake instead.
Pump the pedal repeatedly.

For normal braking, apply the brake pedal progressively and smoothly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, easing the pressure slightly can help avoid a sudden jerk.

Progressive brake-pedal pressure for a smooth stop
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Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

374. Why should you avoid following another vehicle too closely in fog?

✓ You may have too little time to react if it brakes suddenly.
To keep the windscreen clearer.
To reduce fuel consumption in poor visibility.
To increase stopping distance.

Following too closely reduces your reaction time and can lead to a collision if the vehicle ahead slows unexpectedly.

Following another vehicle in fog
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What shape are most warning signs in Italy?

375. What shape are most warning signs in Italy?

✓ Triangle.
Circle.
Rectangle.
Diamond.

Most warning signs in Italy are triangular.

Road warning signs and their shapes
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

376. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the work zone.
Ignore temporary signs if permanent signs are still visible.
✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

377. What should you do if illness affects your ability to drive safely?

Drive only if the journey is short.
Open a window to help you stay alert.
Ask a passenger to watch the road for you.
✓ Do not drive until you are fit to do so.

Illness can reduce concentration, alertness, coordination, or reaction time. If you do not feel fit to drive safely, postpone the journey or use another form of transport.

Driver feeling unwell before a journey
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Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

378. Why should you slow down near schools or playgrounds?

Children always have priority near schools.
Vehicles must stop whenever children are nearby.
✓ Children may behave unpredictably.
Children are easier to see when you drive slowly.

Children may suddenly cross the road or move unexpectedly, so drivers should slow down and stay alert near schools and playgrounds.

Vehicle approaching a school or playground area
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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

379. What should you check shortly after securing a load?

Increase speed briefly to test the restraints.
Check the load only when you reach your destination.
✓ Stop safely and check that the restraints are still tight.
Assume the load is secure once the journey has started.

Loads and straps may settle or loosen after the journey begins. Recheck them at a safe stopping place.

Rechecking straps securing a vehicle's load
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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

380. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

381. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A2?

✓ Motorcycles up to 35 kW within the A2 limits.
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ only.
Motorcycles above 70 kW.
Motorcycles of any power.

Category A2 covers motorcycles with power not exceeding 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. The motorcycle must not be derived from a vehicle with more than double its power.

Motorcycle covered by category A2
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

382. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the pedals require less force to operate.
So the clutch cannot wear out.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the vehicle uses less fuel.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Italy?

383. Who normally has priority at roundabouts in Italy?

✓ Traffic already on the roundabout.
Traffic entering the roundabout.

In Italy, traffic entering a roundabout normally gives way to traffic already circulating.

Vehicles approaching and circulating on a roundabout
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Why should you reduce speed in fog?

384. Why should you reduce speed in fog?

✓ Because you have less time to react to hazards you cannot see.
To reduce vehicle emissions.
To prevent moisture from entering the engine.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Fog can hide obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Fog limiting a driver's view ahead
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What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

385. What should you normally do before selecting D or R in an automatic vehicle?

✓ Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal.
Switch off the engine.
Apply the parking brake only.

Before selecting D (Drive) or R (Reverse), keep the brake pedal pressed to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly when the gear is engaged.

Holding the brake before selecting an automatic driving gear
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

386. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down inside a road tunnel?

✓ Move aside if possible, use hazard lights, and call for assistance.
Stay in the traffic lane and wait without using hazard lights.
Reverse toward the tunnel entrance if traffic is light.
Leave the vehicle and walk along the road to find help.

If possible, stop in an emergency bay or another safe place and use the hazard lights. Contact tunnel control using an emergency telephone or other available assistance system, and follow the tunnel signs and instructions.

Broken-down vehicle inside a road tunnel
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

387. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Front windscreen demister.
✓ Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.
Rear window demister.

This symbol activates air recirculation, which reduces the amount of outside air entering the vehicle and recirculates air already inside the cabin. It can be useful when driving through polluted air or when cooling the interior quickly.

Cabin air-recirculation control and symbol
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

388. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ A general warning requiring attention.
Electronic stability control.
A brake-system fault.
An engine-management fault.

This is a general or master warning symbol. It indicates that the vehicle has detected a condition requiring attention and is often accompanied by a message or another warning on the instrument display.

General warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

389. What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.
Switch off the engine while moving to reset the system.
Make sharp steering movements to test the remaining assistance.
Keep driving normally if the vehicle still turns.

The vehicle can normally still be steered, but much more effort may be required. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

390. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

It makes you walk more slowly across the road.
✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
Music can make you lose your balance.
You may not see approaching traffic clearly.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

391. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

392. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
Child safety lock.
Central door locking.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.

This control allows the front passenger airbag to be deactivated on vehicles equipped with this function. The airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child restraint is used on the front passenger seat.

Front passenger airbag deactivation control
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What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

393. What should you do at a railway crossing when the barriers are closing?

Continue if the barriers are not fully closed.
✓ Stop and wait until the barriers are completely open.
Follow the vehicle ahead across the tracks.
Stop only when the barriers are fully lowered.

Never enter a railway crossing when barriers are closing or warning signals are active. Stop and wait until it is safe.

Barriers closing at a railway crossing
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What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

394. What should cyclists do when passing pedestrians on a shared path?

Assume they will hear you approaching.
✓ Slow down, give warning, and leave enough space.
Use your bell and keep the same speed.
Pass quickly before they change direction.

Pedestrians may change direction unexpectedly. A warning and safe passing distance reduce the risk of a collision.

Cyclist passing pedestrians on a shared path
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

395. What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

Turn the steering wheel sharply to regain grip.
Accelerate to push through the water.
Change lanes immediately to find a drier surface.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and keep steering gently.

Aquaplaning happens when the tyres lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden movements, and wait for grip to return.

Vehicle losing tyre contact on a water-covered road
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

396. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.
Maintain speed and steer around them when necessary.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

397. Which signs may indicate that you are becoming too tired to drive safely?

Wanting to adjust the cabin temperature.
✓ Yawning, heavy eyelids, and difficulty concentrating.
Feeling hungry and slightly thirsty.
Feeling comfortable and relaxed.

Warning signs of driver fatigue can include repeated yawning, heavy eyelids, difficulty concentrating, wandering thoughts, and trouble maintaining a steady road position. These signs mean you should stop and rest before continuing.

Driver showing signs of fatigue
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What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

398. What should you do with the ignition key once the engine starts?

Keep holding it in the START position.
Turn it immediately to ACC.
✓ Release it so it returns from START to ON.
Remove it from the ignition.

Once the engine starts, release the ignition key so it returns from START to the ON position. Holding the key in START unnecessarily can keep the starter motor engaged.

Releasing the ignition key after the engine starts
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What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

399. What makes up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?

✓ Reaction distance and braking distance.
Braking distance and overtaking distance.
Visibility distance and reaction distance.
Reaction distance and following distance.

The total stopping distance consists of the distance travelled while the driver reacts to a hazard plus the distance travelled while the vehicle is braking to a stop.

Reaction and braking distances before a vehicle stops
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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

400. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.
It increases the amount of power from the engine.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.
It keeps the tyres from becoming warm while driving.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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