Safety Risks Associated with Driving on Low Tire PressureLow tire pressure is something that should not be taken lightly. There are a number of safety risks associated with driving a vehicle that has one or more underinflated tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is designed to alert drivers when the pressure in one or more tires is 25% or more below manufacturers recommendations. Drivers who neglect checking tire pressure in all four tires on a regular basis and fail to take the appropriate steps when the TPMS warning symbol turns on are putting themselves at risk every time they get on the road. The safety risks associated with driving a vehicle that has one or more underinflated tires include:
Schrader has put together a video demonstrating the safety risks associated with driving a vehicle with low tire pressure. "Experience firsthand the safety risks associated with low tire pressure while performing standard, everyday driving maneuvers under different tire pressure level scenarios."
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