What effect does low tyre-pressure have on a vehicle?
- A The vehicle accelerates faster.
- B The engine noise increases.
- C Braking and cornering are impaired.
- D The brakes can overheat.
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Correct answer: Braking and cornering are impaired..
Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of a vehicles systems; including suspension; steering and fuel consumption. In particular; under-inflated tyres can affect the vehicles braking ability and its effectiveness when cornering. Tyres should always be inflated according to the vehicle manufacturers guidelines; information on which can be found in the vehicle handbook.
Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of a vehicles systems; including suspension; steering and fuel consumption. In particular; under-inflated tyres can affect the vehicles braking ability and its effectiveness when cornering. Tyres should always be inflated according to the vehicle manufacturers guidelines; information on which can be found in the vehicle handbook.