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Explantion: When you are turning left, you should be aware that cyclists and other vehicles may come up on your inside. For that reason it is particularly important to check your left exterior mirror and your internal mirror before turning. Always use the Mirror-signal-mirror (blind spots)-manoeuvre routine when you are turning and be extra careful if you have to cross a bus lane to make the turn.
Explantion: A short period after you have changed a wheel on a vehicle, you should check- The type pressure, to make sure it is correct; and The wheel nuts, to ensure they are still properly secured.
Explantion: A worn exhaust system can have a number of effects. including increased noise from the engine and more fumes (as they are not filtered properly).
Explantion: Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of a vehicles systems, including suspension, steering and fuel consumption. In particular, under-inflated tyres can affect the vehicles braking ability and its effectiveness when cornering.
Explantion: The vehicle manufacturer specifies the pressure to which tyres on a vehicle should be inflated. This is the pressure that gives the best performance in road holding, efficient braking and fuel consumption. Most manufacturers specify different pressures for front or rear tyres.
Explantion: In rain and damp conditions, small water droplets can form on the glass of the exterior mirror s. This could make it more difficult to see the road behind and to the sides. Switch on the mirror demisters, if you have them.
Explantion: Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of a vehicles systems, including braking, suspension, steering and fuel consumption. It does not, however, affect the engine transmission.
Explantion: If a vehicle has a worn suspension it may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear. If you notice that your tyres are unevenly worn, you should investigate the reason and have it repaired.
Explantion: A worn exhaust system can have a number of effects. including increased noise from the engine and more fumes (as they are not filtered properly).
Explantion: As an engine gets old or if it is not properly maintained, it can ;burn oil' and give off ;blue smoke' from the exhaust This is harmful to the atmosphere and should be corrected.
Explantion: Your mirrors enable you to see the road behind and to the sides. This helps you to take into account what's happening behind you, so that you can make informed, correct and safe decisions.
Explantion: If you notice that a tyre on your vehicle is worn along its edge, this may indicate a problem with the steering alignment This is a potentially dangerous problem, and you should have it fixed as soon as possible.
Explantion: If a vehicle hits or mounts the kerb it could damage the sidewall of the tyre. If that happens it could cause the tyre to 'blow-out' later. If this happens at high speed the vehicle could go out of control and crash.
Explantion: Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of a vehicle's systems including suspension, steering and fuel consumption. In particular, under-inflated tyres can affect the vehicle's braking ability.
Explantion: The speed rating of a tyre is the maximum speed for which the tyre is designed. This relates to the speed capability of the tyre. It does not relate to the speed at which the tyre should or could legally be driven.
Explantion: The quality of the tyres on a vehicle is an important factor in the vehicle's road holding and braking ability. So if you notice that a tyre is badly worn, you should replace it as soon as possible. The minimum legal tread depth for tyres on most vehicles is 1.6mm, but you should replace a tyre before it becomes this worn.
Explantion: The purpose of a catalytic converter (CAT) is to remove toxic or polluting gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and unburned hydrocarbons from the exhaust emissions.
Explantion: You should check the tyre pressure in your vehicle once a week. Do this when the tyres are cold, using a reliable gauge. Tyres should always be inflated according to the vehicles manufacture's guidelines.
Explantion: A short period after you have changed a wheel on a vehicle, you should check- The type pressure, to make sure it is correct; and The wheel nuts, to ensure they are still properly secured.
Explantion: It is important to check the tyre pressure before starting a long journey as incorrect air pressure can adversely affect many of the vehicles systems, including brakes, steering, suspension and fuel consumption.
Explantion: Keep your mirrors clean and properly adjusted, so that your view of the road to the rear and sides is clear and unhindered.
Explantion: As a driver, it is your legal responsibility to make sure that your vehicle is roadworthy. To do this, you should carry out weekly and periodical checks, including a weekly tyre pressure check.
Explantion: When fitting a new tubeless tyre to a vehicle it is a good idea to change the valve also, because it has presumably been on the wheel since the old tyre was fitted: and it could break down, leak and cause the air to escape.
Explantion: Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects many of the vehicles systems, including brakes, suspension and steering. In particular, under-inflated tyres can increase the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Explantion: Exterior mirrors enable you to see to the side of the vehicle, and to take into account all visible hazards and make correct and safe decisions.
