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What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth in South Africa?

South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: medium.

Answer: Tyres must have at least 1 mm of tread across the entire circumference. Below that the vehicle is unroadworthy.

  1. A. 0.5 mm
  2. B. 1 mm - correct
  3. C. 3 mm
  4. D. 5 mm

Explanation

Tyres must have at least 1 mm of tread across the entire circumference. Below that the vehicle is unroadworthy.

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