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Female drivers advised to check their tyres
Female drivers in the UK should be sure to check their tyres this summer, according to a new study.
The RAC Foundation has revealed that some three million motorists could risk tyre problems this summer by failing to check the condition of their tyres, which could potentially impact on their car insurance policies.
Some 60 per cent of women drivers admitted that they did not know the minimum legal tread depth for car tyres, which is 1.6mm.
Steph Savill, Founder of FOXY Lady Drivers Club commented: "By failing to spot kerb damage, bulges and incorrectly inflated tyres many women can compromise their own safety, end up paying for expensive replacement tyres sooner than necessary and consign many to landfill, which is really bad news for our environment."
Cracks, tread separation and discolouration are just some of the signs to look out for, according to the RAC.
TyreSafe recently advised drivers to check tyre pressure, condition and tread depth before setting out on a summer break.
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