When should wheel nuts be checked?
- A After driving down a steep hill
- B Soon after initial tightening
- C Just after driving on a motorway
- D After unloading
Why this is the answer
Always have wheel nuts checked soon after their initial tightening. They should be tightened to the torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- After driving down a steep hill — A steep hill heats the brakes, which is a different check.
- C
- Just after driving on a motorway — Motorway running is steady and is not when nuts settle.
- D
- After unloading — Unloading changes the weight on the wheels, not the tightness of the nuts.
Where this comes from
- 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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