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How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle’s road holding?

  1. A.The road holding ability of the vehicle is increased.
  2. B.The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced.
  3. C.The wheel alignment keeps the tyres in full contact with the road.
  4. D.The suspension compensates for any unevenness in the road surface.
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Correct answer: B. The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced.

Driving at high speed is a factor that affects road holding. At higher speeds the airflow under a vehicle reduces tyre grip on the road and when you are approaching a bend or corner, the momentum of the vehicle makes it more difficult to change direction.

This is an official-style question from the Managing Risk topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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