Group 3 · Faults that prohibit operating a vehicle · Question 1 of 59
A vehicle may not be operated if:
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The hydraulic brake system is not leak-tight.
Explanation
A hydraulic brake transmission that is no longer sealed (leaks) is a brake-system fault that prohibits operating the vehicle. For passenger cars the residual tread depth must not be less than 1.6 mm, so 1.8 mm is not a fault (for winter tires on snowy or icy roads, 4 mm or less already is) (Rules, Annex 2, item 1(2); items 4(1) and 4(1.3)).

