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1
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What will regular maintenance on your car do?

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Ensure that your car is safe and fit to be on the road.

Help to make sure that your car uses fuel as efficiently as possible and keep its exhaust emissions to a minimum.

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What items on/in your car should be working properly?

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Lights, brakes, steering, the exhaust system, seat belts, horn, speedometer, wipers and washers.

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What items on/in your car should you check on a regular basis?

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Lights, seat belts, speedometer, horn, steering, windscreen, wipers and washers, battery, oil and coolant levels, brake fluid, tyre pressure, brakes, tyre condition, exhaust system.

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What do you know about checking tyre conditions?

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Uneven wear on the tyres can be caused on the tyres can be caused by faults in the braking system, suspension or tracking. If the front wheels are unbalanced, they could make the steering vibrate.

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When should should you check your tyre pressures and why?

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At least once a week, when the tyres are cold.

This will ensure that you can get an accurate reading.

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What can under-inflated tyres do?

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Make the steering feel heavy.
Increase fuel consumption.
Increase your stopping distance.

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What may happen is the brake fluid is low?

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Air may enter the system and the brakes won’t work properly.

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What do you know about checking oil and coolant levels?

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Checking them is especially important before a long journey.
Be careful not to overfill with oil as this can cause oil leaks.

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What should be at least 1.6mm on a car?

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The tread on car and trailer tyres should be 1.66mm deep across the centre three-quartes of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

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Is it legal to drive with tyres that have cuts or defects in the side walls?

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No.

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What is dry steering?

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When you turn the steering wheel while the car isn’t moving.

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What can dry steering cause?

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Unnecessary wear to the tyres and steering mechanism.

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How do you check the condition of the shock absorbers?

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Bounce the vehicle. Push down hard over each wheel; there should be no more than on rebound when released.

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What do warning lights on the dashboard tell you?

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About the performance of the engine and warn you of any faults.

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What warning light should go out when the car’s travelling at 5-10mph?

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The anti-lock braking system (ABS).

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What should you do if the ABS warning light doesn’t appear when travelling at 5-10mph?

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Have the ABS checked by a qualified mechanic.

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What is brake fade?

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When the brakes become less effective because of overheating.

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When may brake fade occur? What should you do in this situation?

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It may happen if you use them continuously, such as a long, steep downhill stretch of road.
Use a lower gear to help you control the vehicle’s speed.

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When should you visit a garage as soon as possible?

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If the steering vibrates - the wheels may need balancing.

If the vehicle pulls to one side when you brake - your brakes may need adjusting.

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What is the definition of balancing.

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Making sure that the wheels and tyres are adjusted to minimise any vibrations in the vehicle.

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Who is responsible for making sure that children under 14 wear a suitable restraint?

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The driver.

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Who should wear a seat belt unless exempt?

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Adults aged 14 and over, and children over 1.35 metres (approx 4ft 5ins) in height or 12 or 13 years.

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When checking the windscreen, what should it be free of?

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Cracks and chips.

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What do you know about topping up the battery?

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It may need topping up with distilled water, unless it’s a maintenance-free battery.

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Who should use a suitable child resistant?

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Children aged 3 to 12 years, or up to 1.35 m in height.

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If a suitable child restraint isn’t available in the rear seat for children aged 3 to 12, what must be used?

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An adult seat belt.

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Who should use a suitable child seat?

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Children under 3 years of age.

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What do you know about a child seat?

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Never fit a rear-facing baby seat in a seat protected by an active airbag. The airbag must be deactivated first.

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In order to make sure you’re safe and comfortable before you begin your journey, what do you need to do when you get into the car?

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Adjust the seat so that you can reach all the controls comfortably.
Adjust the head restraint to hep prevent neck injury in a collision.
Wear suitable shoes so that you can keep control of the pedals.
Adjust the mirrors so that you can see as clearly as possible all around.

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What do you know about mirrors in a car?

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Convex mirrors give a wider view but can make vehicles look further away than they are.
If you can’t see behind you when you’re reversing, get someone to guide you.

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When should you use dipped headlights?

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If you’re driving in poor visibility, such as fog or heavy rain.

32
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How should you use your lights if there’s thick fog?

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Use your fog lights but remember to switch them off when visibility improves.

33
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What do you know about leaving your car on a two-way road at night?

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Park in the direction of the traffic.

If the speed limit is more than 30 mph (46 km/h), switch on your parking lights.

34
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Why are hazard warning lights fitted? What are two examples?

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So that you can warn road users of a hazard ahead.
Such as when you’ve broken down.
When queuing traffic on a dual carriage or motorway.

35
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When should you not use hazard warning lights?

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As an excuse to park illegally, even for a short time.

36
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What can you do to make it as difficult as you can for a thief to either break into your car or steal it?

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Use a steering lock.
Remove the car keys and lock your car, even if you’re only leaving it for a short time.
Lock any contents, especially valuables, out of sight, or take them with you if you can.
Don’t leave the vehicle registration documents in the car; these documents would make it easy for a thief to sell the vehicle.
At night, park in a well-lit area.

37
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What can you do to make it more difficult for an opportunist thief?

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Fit an anti-thief alarm or immobiliser.
Use a visible security device such as a steering lock or handbrake lock.
Have the vehicle registration etched on the windows; this makes it harder for a thief to sell a vehicle.

38
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What are prime targets for thieves and what should you do to deter thieves?

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Stereos and other forms of in-car entertainment.

Install a security-coded stereo to deter thieves, or a removable one so you can lock it away or take it with you.

39
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How must you not leave your vehicle unattended?

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With the engine running.

40
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What must you always do before leaving your vehicle?

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Switch off the engine and lock the car.

41
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You should avoid parking where your car would block access or visibility for others. What are examples of this?

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In front of a property entrance.
At or near a bus stop.
Near the brow of a hill where the limited view of the road ahead makes it difficult to see whether it’s safe to pass the obstruction.
At a dropped kerb, as this is a place for wheelchair and mobility scooter users to get onto the road or pavement.

42
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Why must you not stop or park at the zigzag lines at a pedestrian crossing?

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This would block the view of pedestrians and road users, and endanger people trying to use the crossing.

43
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What are petrol and diesel?

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Fossil fuels.

44
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What are the problems with burning petrol and diesel?

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Causes air pollution and damages the environment, while using up natural resources that can’t be replaced.

45
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How can driving in an ecosafe way help the environment?

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You’l help to improve road safety, reduce exhaust emissions and reduce your fuel consumption, which will save you money.

46
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What is the first guideline you should follow to make your driving ecosafe?

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Reduce your speed. Vehicles travelling at 70 mph (112 km/h) use up to 30% more fuel than those travelling at 50 mph (80 km/h).

47
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What is the second guideline you should follow to make your driving ecosafe?

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Plan well ahead so that you can drive smoothly. Avoiding rapid acceleration and heavy braking can cut your fuel bill by up to 15%.

48
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What is the third guideline you should follow to make your driving ecosafe?

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Use selective gear changing; miss out some gears when you’re accelerating. This can help by reducing the amount of time you’re accelerating, which is the time when your vehicle uses the most fuel.

49
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What is the fourth guideline you should follow to make your driving ecosafe?

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Have your vehicle regularly serviced and tuned properly.

50
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What is the fifth guideline you should follow to make your driving ecosafe?

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Make sure your tyres are correctly inflated.

51
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In order to drive ecosafe, what should you avoid?

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Carrying unnecessary loads or leaving an empty roof rack on your car.
Over-revving the engine in lower gears.
Leaving the engine running unnecessarily - if your vehicle is stationary and likely to remain so for some time, switch of the engine.

52
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What sort of journeys should you try and not use your car for? What can you do instead that is better for the environment?

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To make lots of short journeys.
Consider walking or cycling instead.
Using public transport or sharing a car can reduce the volume of traffic and vehicle emissions.

53
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In an automatic car, what is kickdown?

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A mechanism that gives quick acceleration when needed.

54
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What is an example of kickdown?

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To overtake.

55
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What can excessive use of kickdown cause?

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Burning more fuel.

56
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What does having your car serviced regularly help you to do?

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Maintain the fuel economy of your car, and reduce its exhaust emissions.

57
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What does a vehicle that is over three years old (over four years old in Northern Ireland) have to pass as a part of the MOT test?

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An emissions test.

58
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If you service your own vehicle, what must you do with old engine oil and batteries?

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Dispose of them responsibly.

Take them to a local authority site or garage.

59
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If you service your own vehicle, what must you not down with the old engine oil?

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Don’t pour oil down the drain.

60
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Make sure your fuel filler cap is securely fastened. What happens if it’s loose?

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It could spill fuel, which wastes both fuel and money.

61
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What does spilt diesel fuel cause?

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Makes the road slippery for other road users.

62
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Should you make excessive noise with your vehicle?

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No.

63
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In built-up areas, when must you not use your car horn?

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Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am unless another vehicle poses a danger.

64
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In order to try and avoid congestion, what can you do to try and avoid it?

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Plan your route before starting out.
Avoid driving at times when roads will be busy, if possible.
Allow plenty of time for your journey, especially if you have an appointment to keep or a connection to make.

65
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What ways are there for you to plan a route?

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By looking at a map.
By using satellite navigation equipment.
By checking for roadworks or major events with a motoring organisation.
By using a route planner on the internet.

66
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In some towns and cities you may see red lines on the side of the road, which indicate Red Routes. What do these do?

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Help the traffic flow by restricting stopping on these routes.

67
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If you’re travelling on a new or unfamiliar route, what is it a good idea to do?

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To print out or write down the route.

Also plan an alternative route in case there’s a problem with your original route.

68
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What can you do if you avoid travelling at busy times?

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Be less likely to be delayed.

Help to ease congestion for those who have to travel at these times.

69
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In some areas, you may have to pay a congestion charge to use congested road space. In London, who is exempt from paying?

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Disabled people who hold a Blue Badge.
Riders of two-wheeled vehicles.
People living within the area.

70
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you be able to check that all lights and reflectors are?

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Legal.
Clean.
In good working order.

71
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you be able to make sure that all tyres are/have?

A

Are at the right pressure.

Have enough tread depth.

72
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you be able to do?

A

Get to know the vehicle if it’s the first time you’ve driven it.

73
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you do be able to carry out pre-start checks on?

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Doors.
Parking brake.
Seat.
Steering.
Seat belt.
Mirrors.
74
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you know and understand that must be kept clean at all times?

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Lights.
Indicators.
Reflectors.
Number plates.

75
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you know and understand how to that tyres are/have?

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Are correctly fitted.
Are correctly inflated.
Have enough tread depth.
Are legal to use.

76
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In order to meet the standards for safety and your vehicle, what must you know and understand?

A

How to check what sort of fuel your vehicle uses.

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