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New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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Before a long trip, you check your tires with a gauge. What pressure should you fill them to?
Correct answer: The pressure that the vehicle owner's manual gives for your car
Why
The tires are the only part of the car that touches the road. How well they grip depends on their type and condition and on the road surface. Check the tread as well as the pressure, because bald or badly worn tires lose traction on wet roads at much lower speeds.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Tire condition and traction · p. 23
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