Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?

A: You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways

B: Motorway service stations don't deal with breakdowns

C: The road surface will wear down the tyres faster

D: Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

Before you start your journey, make sure that your vehicle can cope with the demands of high-speed driving. You should check a number of things, the main ones being oil, water and tyres. You also need to plan rest stops if you’re making a long journey.

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