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Are your tyres ready to roll for the holidays?
publication date: Jul 10, 2010
As the main summer holiday season approaches,
holidaymakers should carry out essential checks on their vehicle’s tyres
before setting off to ensure their safe arrival.
As well as inspecting the condition of tyres and making sure they have
adequate tread depth, drivers should ensure that tyres are properly
inflated, taking account of any additional passengers or loads being
carried. Without taking these essential precautions, drivers face
an increased risk of being stranded by the roadside or involved in an
accident as a result of a tyre related issue. |  | “If the warm weather we’ve recently experienced continues
throughout the summer, we may see many more tyre related incidents on
our roads unless drivers check their tyres before setting off on
holiday,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe.
“Heat is an important factor in a tyre’s ability to perform properly and
keep occupants safe. Checking tyre pressures only takes a few minutes
and will make a significant contribution to controlling the tyre’s
temperature.” | | | | The Institute of Advanced Motorists has offered
holiday drivers help and
guidance to make road trips abroad safe and stress-free.
A one-stop online resource covering traffic rules and regulations
abroad which could help motorists avoid unnecessary stress, fines and
prosecution is available by logging onto
www.iam.org.uk/drivingabroad | | | |
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