✅ Factors can cause Car Tire Failure, Inflation; Tire Check Up | Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Several factors can cause tire failure including under inflation, hard braking, and __________.
A.) properly balanced wheels
B.) driving on expressways
C.) poor wheel alignment
D.) misplaced ball joints

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poor wheel alignment

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Incorrect tire inflation will adversely impact which of the following:
➜Incorrect tire inflation can adversely affect:
➜Incorrect tire inflation will adversely affect which of these factors?
A.) vehicle handling
B.) tire wear
C.) gas Mileage
D.) all of the above
E.) none of the above

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all of the above

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You should check your tires periodically and rotate them regularly.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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True

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Proper air pressure in your tires is not important in having a safe trip.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Tires are very important in having a safe trip.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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You can extend the life of your tires by avoiding fast __________
A.) starts.
B.) stops.
C.) turns.
D.) all of the above

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all of the above

Explanation: All drivers understand the expensive costs compared with restoring a vehicle's tires. While no tire will last always, it is feasible to increase the life of a tire with a few easy steps. By adhering to a proper tire support cycle, you can save cash and keep you, your customers and other drivers safe on the roads.

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Tires must have a visible tread of at least __________ of an inch across the base.
A.) 1/16"
B.) 2/32"
C.) 1/32"
D.) 1/10"

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2/32"

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_________ is affected by your brakes, tires, the road surface, and speed.
A.) Inertia
B.) Friction
C.) Kinetic Energy
D.) Gravity

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Friction

EXPLANATION: Friction is critically affected by your brakes, tires, the road surface, and speed. The brakes on your car have to be strong enough to lock the wheels into a skid. Your tires must have enough tread to create good traction. Traction is the gripping power of the tire as it moves on the roadway.

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What is the most important consideration in stopping a vehicle?
A.) Inertia
B.) Friction
C.) Kinetic Energy
D.) Gravity

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Friction

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Friction helps to increase gas mileage
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Friction helps your vehicle stop quickly.
➜ Friction helps in stopping quickly.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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True

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Inertia keeps your vehicle moving until a force slows it down, like __________.
A.) applying the brake
B.) strong winds
C.) another vehicle
D.) both A and C

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both A and C

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For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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True

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Tire pressure tends to drop in ___________ weather.
A.) stormy
B.) hot
C.) foggy
D.) cold

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cold

EXPLANATION: Tire pressure needs special attention in cold weather. Tire pressure can be expected to drop by about one PSI for every ten degree drop in temperature.

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Your tires should have visible tread of at least __________/32 of an inch across the base with no worn spots showing the ply.
A.) 2
B.) 4
C.) 6
D.) 8

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2

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Your tires should have visible tread of at least __________ of an inch across the base with no worn spots showing the ply.
A.) 4/64
B.) 4/48
C.) 3/32
D.) 2/16

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4/64

EXPLANATION: Your tires should have visible tread of at least 4/64 or 2/32 of an inch across the base with no worn spots showing the ply.

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You can use a _____ to test tread wear on your tires.
A.) Penny
B.) Air hose
C.) Car jack
D.) Lug wrench

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Penny

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Proper air pressure in your tires is not that important to arrive safely.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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The amount of _____ determines whether you maintain control of your vehicle.
A.) transmission fluid
B.) fuel
C.) tire traction
D.) wisdom
E.) engine coolant

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tire traction

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__________________ will adversely affect gas mileage, tire wear and vehicle handling. Radial tires will improve gas mileage.
A.) Nothing that you do
B.) Having black wall tires
C.) Incorrect tire inflation
D.) Very expensive, high quality tires

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Incorrect tire inflation

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What is the one safety factor that is beyond the control of automobile designers and manufacturers?
➜ What is the one safety feature designers and automobile manufacturers have no control over?
A.) Airbags
B.) Safer tires
C.) The driver
D.) New technology

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The driver

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The minimum tread allowed by law is ______ of an inch in any two adjacent treads, anywhere in the tire.
➜ The minimum tread for tires is ______ of an inch.
A.) 1/4
B.) 1/8
C.) 1/32
D.) 1/16
E.) 1/2

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1/32

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A standard passenger vehicle's tires are required to have a minimum tread depth of...
➜ A standard passenger vehicle tires are required to have a minimum depth of
A.) 1/32 inch.
B.) 1/16 inch.
C.) 1/4 inch.
D.) 1/2 inch.
E.) 3/16 inch.

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1/32 inch.

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Maximum tire tread on a passenger vehicle is at least ______ of an inch.
A.) 1/16 inch
B.) 1/32 inch
C.) 3/16 inch
D.) 1/8 inch

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1/32 inch

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One of the most important tasks to complete if you are going to drive in the rain, slush and mud is to __________.
A.) carry a bag of kitty litter
B.) check your tire inflation and tread depth
C.) change your warning lights
D.) apply a good coat of wax to your vehicle

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check your tire inflation and tread depth

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The best way to avoid rolling resistance is to maintain correct:
A.) Wheel alignment
B.) Tire pressure
C.) Fluids levels
D.) None of above

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Tire pressure

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