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flag Worn tyres increase stopping distance more than phone use, making them a greater safety risk, a Cardiff study finds.

flag A Cardiff University study commissioned by Halfords finds that driving with worn but legally compliant tyres is more dangerous than using a mobile phone, with stopping distances at 70mph increasing to 123 metres—exceeding the 111.5 metres caused by phone use. flag Good tyres stop in 96 metres, and a video shows a car with worn tyres crashing through a barrier avoided by a properly equipped vehicle. flag Researchers stress that tyre tread condition is a critical safety factor, potentially more hazardous than common distractions.

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