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What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

  1. A.The exhaust system.
  2. B.Fuel consumption.
  3. C.The coolant system.
  4. D.Oil pressure.
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Correct answer: B. Fuel consumption.

Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of a vehicles systems, including brakes, suspension and steering. In particular, under-inflated tyres can increase the vehicles fuel consumption. Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure they are inflated as per manufacturer's recommendations.

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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