Practice question

What is the statutory minimum tire tread depth (Profiltiefe) for passenger cars in Switzerland, and what tread depth is recommended for safety in wet/winter conditions?

  1. Legal minimum is 0.5 mm; recommended is 1.0 mm
  2. Legal minimum is 3.0 mm; recommended is 8.0 mm
  3. Legal minimum is 1.6 mm across the entire tread surface; recommended is at least 3.0 mm for summer tires and 4.0 mm for winter tires
  4. There is no legal minimum tread depth in summer

Answer: C — Legal minimum is 1.6 mm across the entire tread surface; recommended is at least 3.0 mm for summer tires and 4.0 mm for winter tires

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