Do your TRIP check
Stay safe on the road this autumn
Tyre problems were the number one cause of breakdowns on major UK roads in 2024, with over 53,000 incidents – nearly one in five of all recorded breakdowns.
Even more concerning, over half of drivers admit they don’t check their tyre tread or pressure before long journeys
Before your next drive, take a moment to do your TRIP check:
🚘 T – Top up: fuel, oil and screen wash
😴 R – Rest: take a break every two hours
🔍 I – Inspect: tyre tread and pressure
🌦️ P – Prepare: plan for all weather conditions
A few simple checks could save you time, money, and lives.
Yet 55% of people surveyed by National Highways admit they don’t check tread depth before long journeys, and 48% don’t always check tyre pressure.
With more than six million illegal tyres thought to be on Britain’s roads, the consequences are significant – from wasted fuel costs of up to £1 billion each year to the far greater cost of lives lost.
In 2023 alone, more than 190 people were killed or seriously injured in tyre-related collisions.
