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What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle’s tyres?

  1. A.It could strengthen the sidewalls.
  2. B.It could wear the tread.
  3. C.It could damage the sidewalls.
  4. D.It could increase the air pressure.
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Correct answer: C. It could damage the sidewalls.

Drivers should avoid hitting or mounting the kerb as it causes damage to the sidewalls of the tyre. The damage caused could cause the tyre to blow-out later. If this happens at high speed the driver may lose control of the vehicle with dangerous consequences.

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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