Can You Drive on the Highway with Worn-out Tires?

[MaliaLynn]

You cannot drive on the highway with worn-out tires. Here are the relevant details: 1. Highway: Also known as an expressway, it refers to a road specifically designed for high-speed vehicle travel. The definition of a highway varies across different countries, regions, eras, and academic fields. According to China's "Technical Standard for Highway Engineering" (JTGB01-2014), a highway is defined as a multi-lane road exclusively for directional and lane-based vehicle travel, with full access control. 2. Precautions: (1) Before entering the highway: It is essential to conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle. (2) Check tire pressure: While driving, tires undergo compression and expansion, known as tire deformation. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable when tire pressure is low and speed is high. Under these conditions, the internal temperature of the tire rises abnormally, potentially causing the rubber layer to separate from the cover layer or the outer tread rubber to break apart and scatter, leading to a blowout and subsequent vehicle accident.