Vehicle and equipmentQuestion 78 of 318

When should you check the air pressure of your tires?

  1. Right after a long drive
  2. When the tires are hot
  3. When the tires are cold
  4. Only when the tires look flat
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Correct answer: When the tires are cold

Check the pressure at least once a month. Do it when the tires are cold, because their pressure rises as they warm up.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 1, Getting Ready to Drive > Know Your Vehicle > Tires, page 35

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026