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Vehicle Safety Checks
The Vehicle Safety Checks are part of the driving test. Candidates will be asked two questions, one show-me and one tell-me. The show-me question may require the candidate to open the bonnet but after that the candidate shouldn't touch anything because it may be hot and/or dirty. If you have to open the car door make sure that you shut it afterwards so you don't block the footpath. For safety's sake: If you are asked to demonstrate how to check the lights, stay on the footpath side of the car as you walk from the front to the rear.
You will find all the questions and answers in your logbook.
Below you will see a picture of the Toyota Yaris engine bay layout.
Tyres
The answer to the question about tread depth can be a little confusing.
Q. Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
A. No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
The minimum of 1.6 mm is the depth of the grooves (the tread). This minimum of 1.6mm should be across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre (as shown in the diagram) and around the entire outer circumference. In other words there should be no flat spots where the tread is less than 1.6mm anywhere, all around the tyre, in this 3/4 band. This is the minimum legal limit and you should not let a tyre get down to this level because stopping distances will be increased. You should think about changing tyres when they are at 3mm.
New Tell and Show Questions
New Questions were introduced in July, 2008. I am pasting a copy of them here for those clients with the older logbooks.
New (additional) Tell and Show Questions (Introduced 1/7/08)
B14 Windscreen Washers
Q. Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
A. Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary.)
B15 Windscreen Demister
Q Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.
A. Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction /source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows.
Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration
B16 Rear fog light
Q Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s)and explain when you would use it/them. (No need to exit vehicle, Please don't start the engine.)
A. Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.
B17 Headlights
Q Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car
A. Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light
B18 Head Restraints
Q Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
A. The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some
restraints might not be adjustable.
B19 Brakes
Q Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system
A. Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock
NB In the older question bank 'Headlights' is now a Tell-Me question and 'Brake Lights' is now a Show-Me question.
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