Bad weather prompts tyre safety alert

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.RECENT stormy weather that has hit the UK has led to a renewed call for motorists to check the condition of their vehicle’s tyres.Road safety organisation TyreSafe says that when driving on flooded or wet roads, tread depth is essential to ensure the vehicle remains in contact with the black stuff.When there is significant standing water, the biggest risk is aquaplaning, where a layer of water builds up between a vehicle’s tyres and the surface of the road.Under such circumstances, tyres are not effectively in contact with the road, making any attempts by the driver to steer, brake or accelerate ineffective – meaning the vehicle is out of control.Signs.