If your vehicle has a temporary use spare tire installed, are you allowed to drive normally with it?

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The correct answer is NO. Temporary use spare tires (often called 'donuts' or 'space-savers') are emergency items designed exclusively to get you to a repair shop at low speeds. Since they have different dimensions and grip levels than standard tires, using them affects the vehicle's stability and braking. You must strictly follow the manufacturer's limitations, which usually include: A maximum speed (typically 80 km/h). A maximum driving distance (only what is necessary to get the original tire fixed). The other options are incorrect because you should not increase the pressure above specifications, and the restriction on normal driving applies to all road types, not just urban ones.

If your vehicle has a temporary use spare tire installed, are you allowed to drive normally with it?

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