What would be illegal?
- A Using different makes of tyre on the same axle
- B Using a tyre with a recut tread
- C Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm
- D Using a tyre with exposed ply or cord
Why this is the answer
You should check your tyres as part of your routine check of the vehicle. A damaged tyre - such as one with exposed ply - can have a major effect on your vehicle's handling and will make it a danger to you and other road users.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Using different makes of tyre on the same axle — Different makes on the same axle are permitted, although not ideal.
- B
- Using a tyre with a recut tread — Recut tyres are legal on goods vehicles of this size.
- C
- Using a tyre with a tread depth of 1.3 mm — 1.3 mm is above the 1 mm minimum for this class of vehicle.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 11
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 11
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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