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.
