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.
Lorry
and passenger carrying vehicles (PCV) (categories
C & C1, D & D1)
Drivers
seeking vocational licence entitlement should be
experienced and technically expert, the assessment
criteria reflects this.
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 safety questions you could be asked
in your driving test, click on the vehicle safety
questions link below.
