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Tyre condition and pressure.
Tyre condition, including adequate tread and pressure, because they transmit forces to the road. Braking distance also depends on speed, grip, load and other factors. Checking only the parking brake or clutch pedal does not replace checking tyres. Use controls as appropriate for the vehicle; there is no universal rule to delay clutch use in every emergency.
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Tyre condition and pressure.
Only the parking brake, without checking tyres.
Only the clutch pedal, without checking tyres.
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