13/10/2026
83% of UK drivers believe they're in full control of their stopping distance.
But your stopping distance depends on four patches of rubber, each about the size of your hand.
October is Tyre Safety Month, and this year's message is simple: Act before you react.
ACT is three checks that take about five minutes:
Air pressure
Condition
Tread
Swipe through for how to do each one π
Do them once a month and before any long trip. If anything looks wrong, ask a tyre professional to take a look.