These
are basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to
ensure the vehicle is safe for use. Although some checks may
involve the candidate in opening the bonnet to identify where
fluid levels would be checked, pupils will not be asked to
touch a hot engine or physically check fluid levels.
As
vehicle technology advances, more and more vehicles are being
equipped with electronic diagnostic systems, which inform
the driver of the state of the engine fluid levels and tyre
pressures. It will be acceptable for a candidate to refer
to the vehicle information system (if fitted) when answering
questions on fluid levels or tyre pressures.
Candidates
will be asked five questions, which will be a combination
of show me and tell me. A driving fault will be recorded for
each incorrect answer to a maximum of four driving faults.
If the candidate answers all five questions incorrectly, a
serious fault will be recorded.
For
a list of the questions you can be asked on your driving test,
please click on the vehicle safety questions link below.
