Only one in four check tyres

Just one in four motorists (23 per cent) check the condition of their tyre before heading off on long journeys, a survey by toll company easytrip has confirmed.

The easytrip survey also found that a flat car battery (32 per cent) and running out of fuel (26 per cent) were among the mishaps that motorists dread most.

In preparation for a long road journey, the survey found that:

·         86% Google their route in advance

·         74% fill the car up with fuel the day before

·         40% stock up with snacks and drinks

·         23% check oil, water and tyre pressure

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