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What is an effect of under-inflated tyres on a vehicle?

  1. Correct answerImpaired braking and steering.
  2. Increased wear on the vehicle's engine.
  3. Improved braking and steering.
  4. Improved fuel economy and braking.

Explanation

Drivers should check their vehicle's tyre pressures (including the spare) regularly at least once a week. Under-inflated tyres adversely affect many of a vehicle's systems, including braking ability, suspension, steering, fuel consumption and premature tyre wear. Tyres should always be inflated according to the vehicle manufacturers guidelines, information on which can be found in the vehicle handbook.

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轮胎气压不足对车辆有什么影响?

  1. 制动和转向受损。
  2. 车辆发动机磨损增加。
  3. 改进的制动和转向。
  4. 提高燃油经济性和制动性能。

驾驶员应每周至少检查一次车辆轮胎(包括备胎)的胎压。胎压不足会对车辆的多个系统产生不利影响,包括制动能力、悬挂、转向、燃油消耗和轮胎过早磨损。轮胎应始终根据车辆制造商的指南进行充气,相关信息可在车辆手册中找到。

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