Question 4460
Does the condition of the tires affect braking?
- No, it depends only on the condition of the roadway.
- No, it depends only on the condition of the brakes.
- Yes, because tires in good condition grip the road better, so the vehicle brakes better.
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Correct answer: Yes, because tires in good condition grip the road better, so the vehicle brakes better.
Yes. The brakes stop the wheels, but the tires’ grip on the ground is what stops the car. With worn, old, or improperly inflated tires, the car needs more meters to stop. That is why braking does not depend only on the roadway or only on the brakes. In the image, the front tire looks underinflated.