What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?
- A The tyres are worn
- B The tyres are under inflated
- C The vehicle is on soft ground
- D The shock absorbers are worn
Why this is the answer
If you find that your vehicle bounces as you drive around a corner or bend in the road, the shock absorbers might be worn. To test your shock absorbers, sharply press down and release above each wheel. If the vehicle continues to bounce, take it to be checked by a qualified mechanic.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- The tyres are worn — Worn tread affects grip, not how the car settles after a bump.
- B
- The tyres are under inflated — Soft tyres change the ride, but this test is aimed squarely at the dampers.
- C
- The vehicle is on soft ground — Soft ground would absorb the movement rather than prolong it.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 14
- The Highway Code — page 150
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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