Tire Safety Quiz - Can You Pass?

National Tire Safety Week is a time specifically set aside for auto professionals around the States to educate consumers on the importance of properly caring for their tires. Our car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to do our part with these quick quiz about tire safety. Good luck!

QUESTIONS

1.  What happens if your vehicle is out of alignment?
A.  Your tires wear down unevenly
B.  Your tires' lifespans decrease
C.  Your tire pressure will decrease rapidly
D.  Both A and B

2.  Generally speaking, how often should you rotate your tires?
A.  Every 1,000-3,000 miles
B.  Every 3,000-5,000 miles
C.  Every 5,000-8,000 miles
D.  Every 8,000-11,000 miles

3.  What factors can impact tire pressure?
A.  Weight of cargo in your vehicle
B.  Temperature of the air outside
C.  The altitude of where you are driving
D.  All of the above

4.  Tire tread that is very worn can result in which of the following?
A.  Poorer traction on dry surfaces
B.  Poorer traction on wet surfaces
C.  Poorer fuel economy
D.  All of the above

5.  Which of these everyday items can be used to test your tread depth?
A.  Penny
B.  Thimble
C.  Pencil
D.  Paperclip

6.  How much of its inflation can a tire lose before it starts to look flat?
A.  10%
B.  25%
C.  30%
D.  40%

7.  What is the minimum legal depth for tread on a passenger tire?
A.  1.2 mm
B.  1.4 mm
C.  1.6 mm
D.  1.8 mm

ANSWERS

1.  D. Both A and B
2.  C. Every 5,000-8,000 miles
3.  D. All of the above
4.  D. All of the above
5.  A. Penny
6.  D. 40% **
7.  C. 1.6 mm

** Note: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in most new vehicles will activate a warning light once the tire pressure drops 25% below the recommended amount.

Hulett Is Here To Help With All Your Tire Safety Needs

Your tires are a critical component of your vehicle's overall health; if your tires aren't in good condition, you may experience poorer fuel economy and more difficulty retaining traction while you're on the road. Our vehicle service department at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you maintain your tires in any way we can. We also sell new tires at the Lake of the Ozarks. We are currently running a special promotion for those of you in need of new tires:

30-Day Price Match Guarantee
If you buy select tires at our car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks and find a better price somewhere else within 30 days of your purchase, we will refund you the difference! Eligible brands include BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Michelin, Pirelli, and Uniroyal.

Get your coupon here!


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Camdenton, MO  65020
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