Q
29. Which of these statements about tires and hot-weather driving is true?
General Knowledgemedium
AThe air pressure of a tire decreases as the temperature of the tire increases.
BIf a tire is too hot to touch, you should drive on it to cool it off.
CYou should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather.
Detailed Explanation
In very hot weather, check tires every two hours or 100 miles. Stay stopped if a tire is too hot to touch.
Official reference: New York CDL-10 2.14.1Correct Answer: You should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather.
Why This Matters on the CDL Test
Hot-weather tires.
How to Remember It
Check, stop, cool.
Answer Review
Heat requires repeated checks.
Why the other answers are weaker
- The air pressure of a tire decreases as the temperature of the tire increases.Heat raises tire pressure.
- If a tire is too hot to touch, you should drive on it to cool it off.Driving adds heat, not safe cooling.
Test-Day Checklist
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- Eliminate answers that sound convenient but skip an inspection, warning sign, or safety step.
- Say the correct rule out loud before moving on so you can recognize it when the exam changes the wording.
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