Virginia Passenger Knowledge Exam Practice
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You do the penny test on a front tire. You put Lincoln's head down into the groove where the tread looks lowest, and you can see all of his head. What does this result tell you?
A penny is inserted headfirst into a front tire groove. All of Lincoln’s head is visible, including in an enlarged detail. The question names no wear conclusion or replacement instruction.
Correct answer: The tread is too worn, and the tire can lose grip in rain
Why
Tread grooves move water away from the tire so that the tire can grip the road. Check your tires once a month and before a long trip. Virginia law does not allow a tire with less than 2/32 of an inch of tread on the highway, and such a tire cannot pass the safety inspection.
Verified against Virginia Driver's Manual · Tire Safety Inspection · p. 35, 36
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