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You must fit chains to a rear-wheel-drive car whose front wheels steer. The manual permits fitting the pair of chains to the driven axle. Which wheels must receive them?

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On the rear driven wheels.

On the rear driven wheels, following the vehicle and device instructions. They receive power from the engine; the front wheels steer in this case. Other vehicles may have front-wheel or all-wheel drive, so consult the manufacturer. Chains do not guarantee that skidding is impossible or authorise travel on a closed road.

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  • On the rear driven wheels.

  • On no wheels, even though fitting them is compulsory.

  • Only on the front wheels because they steer, even though they are not driven.

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