Questions and Answers for the Tyres during your Driving Test.

During your driving test the examiner will ask you one "show me" and one "tell me" question. You will find the questions below, to reveal the answer simply click the question. Alternatively, you can download all questions and answers in PDF format.

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Tyres

Q: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

A: Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre (all 5), remember to refit valve caps.

Q: Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient read depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

A: No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.