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Questions of check before driving

If bonnet has to be opened during the check, this shall be done by examiner. The engine shall be turned off before opening the bonnet.

  • Category A1, A

    1. Show where to check the engine oil level.
    2. Explain how to check if the oil level in the engine is sufficient.
    3. Show where the brake fluid tank (container) is located.
    4. Explain how to check if the brake fluid level is sufficient to drive safely.
    5. Explain how to check the state of the driving chain.
    6. Explain how to check if the air pressure in tires is sufficient to drive safely.
    7. Explain how to check if tire tread pattern depth is sufficient to drive safely.
    8. Explain how to check if overall tire condition is suitable to drive safely.
    9. Show how to check if an emergency stop switch is working.  
    10. Show how to check if the brakes are working.
    11. Show how to check steering wheel ease.
    12. Show how to check if the lights are working, the reflectors are clean.
    13. Show how to check if an audible warning signal is working.
    14. Show how to check if turn signals are working.

  • Category B1, B

    1. Show where to check the engine oil level.
    2. Explain how to check if the oil level in the engine is sufficient.
    3. Show or explain how to check if power steering assistance is working.
    4. Show where to check the fluid level in the engine cooling system.
    5. Explain how to check if the coolant level is sufficient.
    6. Explain how to check if the parking brake is working.
    7. Show where to pour windscreen washer liquid.
    8. Explain how to check the level of windscreen washer liquid.
    9. Show how to check if an audible warning signal is working.
    10. Show where the brake fluid tank (container) is located.
    11. Explain how to check if the brake fluid level is sufficient to drive safely.
    12. Explain how to check if turn signals are working.
    13. Explain how to check if brake light signals are working.
    14. Explain how to check if service break is working.
    15. Explain how to check if all lights are working.
    16. Explain where to find information on recommended tire pressure.
    17. Explain how you check the tire pressure.
    18. Explain how to check if tire tread pattern depth is sufficient to drive safely.
    19. Explain how to check if overall tire condition is suitable to drive safely.
    20. Explain how to check if an emergency stop switch is working.

  • Category C1, C, D1, D

    1. Show how to check if all doors, including those of cargo compartment, are securely closed.
    2. Show how to check if there is no leak in the air system.
    3. Explain what to consider when loading a vehicle.
    4. Explain how to check the conditions of the reflectors.
    5. Explain how to check the conditions of carglasses.
    6. Explain how to check the conditions of mud-guards.
    7. Explain how to check if the air pressure in tires is sufficient to drive safely.
    8. Explain how to check if tire tread pattern depth is sufficient to drive safely.
    9. Explain how to check if overall tire condition is suitable to drive safely.
    10. Explain how to check the condition of the windshield wipers.
    11. Explain how to check if the condition of the bodywork is suitable to drive safely.
    12. Show how to check if the air pressure in the braking system is suitable to drive safely.
    13. Show where to check the engine oil level.
    14. Explain how to check if the oil level in the engine is sufficient.
    15. Explain how to check if the wheel nuts are securely tightened.
    16. Explain how to check the condition of the suspension.
    17. Explain how to check if brake light signals are working.
    18. Show where to check the fluid level in the engine cooling system.
    19. Explain how to check if the coolant level is sufficient.
    20. Explain how to check if all lights are working.
    21. Show how to change the data recording (tachograph) media.
    22. Explain how to control a lifting platform (for vehicles with a lifting platform only).
    23. Show or explain how to check if power steering assistance is working.
    24. Show how to check if turn signals are working.
    25. Show where the windscreen washer liquid tank (container) is located.
    26. Explain how to check the level of windscreen washer liquid.
    27. Show the readings of which devices must be checked before starting the engine.
    28. Show the readings of which devices must be checked after starting the engine.

  • Category BE

    1. Explain how to safely load and fasten the load in this vehicle.
    2. Show how to check if the doors of the vehicle and trailer are securely closed.
    3. Explain how to check if tire tread pattern depth is sufficient to drive safely.
    4. Explain how to check if overall tire condition is suitable to drive safely.
    5. Show how to check if an audible warning signal is working.
    6. Show where to check the fluid level in the engine cooling system.
    7. Explain how to check if the coolant level is sufficient.
    8. Show how to check if the parking brake is working.

  • Category C1E, CE, D1E, DE

    1. Explain how to check if the condition of the bodywork is suitable to drive safely.
    2. Show how to change the data recording (tachograph) media.
    3. Explain how to control a lifting platform (for vehicles with a lifting platform only).
    4. Explain how to check if the wheel nuts are securely tightened.
    5. Explain how to check the condition of the windshield wipers.
    6. Show how to check if all doors, including those of cargo compartment, are securely closed.
    7. Explain how to check the conditions of the reflectors.
    8. Explain how to check the conditions of mud-guards.
    9. Explain how to check the condition of the suspension.
    10. Show the readings of which devices must be checked before starting the engine.
    11. Show the readings of which devices must be checked after starting the engine.
    12. Explain what to consider when loading a vehicle.
    13. Show how to check if there is no leak in the air system.