Practice question

Why should you ride with caution during the first few kilometers of a trip when tires are cold?

  1. Cold tires have less traction because the rubber compound needs heat to become flexible and sticky.
  2. Cold tires are more likely to slide off the wheel rims.
  3. The air pressure in cold tires is 50% lower than in warm tires.
  4. Cold tires will cause the motorcycle's speedometer to read inaccurately.

Answer: A — Cold tires have less traction because the rubber compound needs heat to become flexible and sticky.

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