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Why are tire condition and pressure important on a motorcycle?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated
A

They strongly affect traction and control

Correct answer

B

They matter only for fuel economy

C

They matter only at highway speed

Detailed Explanation

Motorcycle manuals emphasize tire condition because motorcycles depend heavily on traction.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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