Police are urging motorists to make sure their car is in a safe condition before they hit the roads during this school holiday period.
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Earlier this week, highway patrol officers were patrolling when they stopped to help a car on the side of the road.
Officers were on hand to help a driver changing tyres when they noticed it was in a poor condition.
Upon further inspection, police noticed the tyre was beginning to delaminate inside, something the motorist is lucky did not happen while driving on the highway.
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When travelling this school holiday period, police are asking motorists to follow a few simple steps:
- Inspect your tyres for damage (cuts, cracks, bulges or splits);
- Check tread depth is legal across the whole tyre using the tread indicators;
- Ensure the tyre pressure is correct to maximise the life of the tyre;
- Regularly balance the tyres as well as have a wheel alignment performed by a professional to maximise tyre life.
If you are unsure about the condition of your tyres then seek help from a tyre retailer, police said.
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