At the Van der Valk restaurant along the A30 you see two cars: one with wide, sporty tyres, one with the standard size. Statement: the wide tyres reduce the risk of aquaplaning compared to the standard size.
- True
- ✓ False
Correct answer: False
Explanation
False
Why learners get this wrong
- Wide tyres carry less weight per cm² of road and therefore increase the risk
Topic: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
Read the rule: Core: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
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- Challenge: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
- The model: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
- Core: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
- Why it matters: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
- Active recall: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
- Teach back: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
- Memory hook: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'