Vehicle Checks to Perform Before the Test

Vehicle Checks to Perform Before the Test

Learn how to ensure your vehicle is safe, compliant, and ready for your Part 2 driving test.

Vehicle Checks Overview

Before starting any journey, it is essential to carry out a few basic vehicle checks to ensure your car is safe, roadworthy, and performing efficiently.

These checks help prevent breakdowns, improve safety, and reduce the risk of accidents.
A great way to remember your vehicle checks is the POWERY model.
Have a think about what each letter could mean in relation to vehicle checks and hover each letter to reveal the answer it represents.

Vehicle Technology

Task

Spend 15 minutes inside your vehicle exploring the following:

  • Locate and operate:
  • Wipers, lights, and hazard indicators.
  • Air conditioning and demister settings.
  • Speed Limiter/Cruise Control and other technologies
  • Adjust air conditioning and demisters
  • Practice sat-nav and reversing aids

Start Quiz

15 questions to test your understanding of vehicle checks.

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