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Question 2758

If you are driving your passenger car at 100 kilometers per hour and notice the steering wheel vibrating in your hands, what should you do?

  1. Have the wheels balanced.
  2. Increase the tire inflation pressure.
  3. Stop driving until the tires cool down.
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Correct answer: Have the wheels balanced.

An unbalanced wheel can transmit vibrations to the steering wheel, especially at certain speeds. A professional should inspect the wheels and correct their balance.

Mecánica y entretenimiento simple del automóvil, edición 2016 · Alineación de la dirección y equilibrado de los neumáticos