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Increase braking distance.
They can increase braking distance by making it harder for tyres to maintain adequate contact with the road. The effect depends on vehicle condition, speed and the road; it is not a fixed increase of two or three metres in every case. Inspect and maintain the suspension and adapt driving to conditions.
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Eliminate the risk of losing contact with the road.
Increase braking distance.
Necessarily reduce braking distance.
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