What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too low?
- Increased driving noise at high speeds.
- Increased wear and tear of the gear box.
- Rapid wear and tear of the steering wheel.
- Correct answer: Accelerated wear and tear of the tyres and reduced vehicle stability.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Accelerated wear and tear of the tyres and reduced vehicle stability.
An under-inflated tyre flexes more in its sidewalls, overheats and wears out faster, especially along the outer edges of the tread. It also reduces vehicle stability, steering control and braking, particularly in bends and at speed, and raises the risk of a blowout. Tyre pressure does not affect the gear box or the steering wheel itself, so check it regularly according to the manufacturer's recommendations.