Pothole danger
Motorists’ lives are being put in danger because vehicles are being damaged as a result of a failure by the authorities to repair potholed roads and damaged highway surfaces, according to TyreSafe, which exists to promote tyre safety and raise the awareness of the dangers of driving on defective or badly worn tyres...
While illegal and worn tyres are a contributory factor in many road collisions particularly in the wet, TyreSafe says that road users are in danger of having their vehicle tyres damaged by potholes particularly during hours of darkness or in periods of reduced visibility, with added dangers for those who are more exposed on motorcycles.
A TyreSafe spokesman said: “Frequently, damage to the tyre is not immediately visible, 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.”