Question 5004
While driving on flat, even terrain, you let go of the steering wheel and notice that the vehicle pulls to one side. What could be the cause?
- The brake fluid level is below the recommended minimum.
- The tires on the front axle and the tires on the rear axle are the same type.
- The wheels on the same axle do not have the same air pressure.
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Correct answer: The wheels on the same axle do not have the same air pressure.
If the two tires on the same axle have different pressures, the one with less air has more rolling resistance, and the car tends to pull toward that side when you let go of the steering wheel. That is why tires on the same axle must always have the same pressure. Neither the brake fluid level nor having the same type of tires on both axles explains that pull.