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.
