Claim that potholes endanger lives
Britain used to be known for the
quality of its road surfaces. No, don't laugh, it really did.
Manufacturers from this country went to France to give their
suspension a serious test, now the continental manufacturers are
coming here for testing because our road surfaces are
notorious.
TyreSafe have highlighted the problem citing a report last year that revealed damage to vehicles from potholes and bad road surfaces amounted to £320 million in 2006.
Motorists are most at risk from potholes in hours of darkness or in periods of reduced visibility, TyreSafe rightly point out, adding that there are increased dangers for those who are more exposed on motorcycles.
Frequently, damage to the tyre is not immediately visible, they point ouot, and therefore motorists may be unaware of this until a potentially catastrophic failure occurs, thus putting the vehicle occupants and other road users at risk. Furthermore, at high speed, alignment of the wheel may be affected, thereby promoting uneven tyre wear and the potential for a tyre blow-out.
Whilst it should be common practice for motorists, TyreSafe says that one method of reducing damage to tyres caused by potholes is to maintain them at the levels of pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. If any level of damage is suspected, motorists should visit their nearest dealer or tyre retailer for their tyres to be examined for any faults.
TyreSafe have highlighted the problem citing a report last year that revealed damage to vehicles from potholes and bad road surfaces amounted to £320 million in 2006.
Motorists are most at risk from potholes in hours of darkness or in periods of reduced visibility, TyreSafe rightly point out, adding that there are increased dangers for those who are more exposed on motorcycles.
Frequently, damage to the tyre is not immediately visible, they point ouot, and therefore motorists may be unaware of this until a potentially catastrophic failure occurs, thus putting the vehicle occupants and other road users at risk. Furthermore, at high speed, alignment of the wheel may be affected, thereby promoting uneven tyre wear and the potential for a tyre blow-out.
Whilst it should be common practice for motorists, TyreSafe says that one method of reducing damage to tyres caused by potholes is to maintain them at the levels of pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. If any level of damage is suspected, motorists should visit their nearest dealer or tyre retailer for their tyres to be examined for any faults.