TYRES T -LEVEL

Multiple Choice

Why is tyre inflation so important?

• It keeps the car looking good

• It improves fuel efficiency

• It ensures safety while driving

• It makes the tyres last longer

Multiple Choice

What problems can occur due to wheel imbalance while driving?

• Vibration in the steering wheel

• Increased fuel consumption

• Improved steering response

• Enhanced braking efficiency

Multiple Choice

What are the causes and solutions for different tire wear patterns?

• Over Inflation

• Under Inflation

• Loss of Camber or Overloading

• Incorrect Toe-in

Multiple Choice

_____________________ tire wears the center of its tread.

• A. It is underinflated.

• B. It is overinflated.

• C. There is too much camber.

• D. The coil spring on that wheel is weak.

Multiple Select

Which of the following angles are tire wearing angles (check all that apply)

• Camber

• Caster

• Toe

Open Ended

Why should the valve be replaced?

Multiple Choice

What can lead to a dangerous failure of the tyre at speed?

• Wear on the valve seal

• Proper maintenance

• Inflation pressure

• Tread depth

Multiple Choice

What can cause constant under inflation of the tyre?

• A well-sealed valve

• A poorly sealed valve

• A punctured tyre

• A new tyre

Multiple Choice

When can you safely repair punctures?

• When there are no cuts

• When the puncture is small

• When the tyre is new

• When the tyre is old

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum legal tyre tread limit?

• 1.6mm

• 1.0mm

• 1.6cm

• 1.0cm

Multiple Choice

What should be used to repair a punctured tyre according to BSAU159 regulations?

• A regular patch

• A special vulcanised plug patch

• Any adhesive

• A rubber band

Multiple Choice

What areas of a tyre are considered repairable and unrepairable?

• Yellow shaded area

• Red shaded area

• Both areas

• None of the areas

Multiple Choice

What are the main points of the BSAUI59 regulations regarding tyre repairs?

• Tyres can be repaired anywhere on the tyre

• Repairs can overlap

• Tyres can only be repaired in the area of the tread

• There is no limit to the amount of repairs

Multiple Choice

What should you never do with an inner tube and a tubeless tyre?

• Fit them together on any wheel

• Fit them together only on a tube type wheel

• Fit them together on a tubeless wheel

• Fit them together on a standard wheel

Multiple Choice

Why do normal summer tyres begin to stiffen as temperatures fall below 7 degrees Celsius?

• They are made of hard rubber

• They lose air pressure

• They become less flexible

• They are designed for winter use

Multiple Choice

What is the role of silica in winter tyres?

• To increase durability

• To improve grip at low temperatures

• To reduce noise

• To enhance fuel efficiency

Multiple Choice

What is the speed rating for T?

• 113mph

• 118mph

• 130mph

• 149mph

Multiple Choice

What factors are improved with a higher speed rating of tyres?

• Steering response

• Fuel efficiency

• Tyre lifespan

• Cost of tyres

Multiple Choice

What does the number 185 represent in the tyre marking 185/60 R 14 79 H?

• Sidewall height

• Nominal section width

• Load index

• Speed rating

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres?

• 1.0mm

• 1.6mm

• 2.0mm

• 2.5mm

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of run-flat tyres?

• Heavily reinforced sidewalls

• Designed to keep the tyre fixed to the wheel

• Recommended to be repaired after reduced pressure operation

• Operates at zero pressure

Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of using cold weather tyres compared to summer tyres?

• They are cheaper

• They perform better at temperatures below 7°C

• They are more durable

• They are lighter

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of asymmetrical tyres that allow them to perform differently in wet and dry conditions?

• They have the same tread pattern on both sides

• They can only be used in dry conditions

• They have different tread patterns on each side

• They are not identifiable by markings

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