DVSA Vehicle Safety and Maintenance 2

Question 1

What should you check before setting off on a long journey?

Accepted Answer

Oil, coolant, tyre pressures, lights, and fuel

Answer

Before a long journey, you should carry out basic checks: engine oil level, coolant level, tyre pressures and condition, all lights working, windscreen washer fluid, and sufficient fuel. These checks help prevent breakdowns and ensure safety.

Question 2

What is the legal requirement for windscreen condition in the UK?

Accepted Answer

No damage in the driver's central field of vision larger than 10 mm

Answer

The MOT test checks that the windscreen has no damage larger than 10 mm in the driver's central zone (Zone A, a 290 mm area directly ahead). In the swept area outside Zone A, damage must be no larger than 40 mm.

Question 3

Your anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light stays on while driving. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The ABS has a fault and may not work in an emergency

Answer

If the ABS warning light stays on, it indicates a fault with the anti-lock braking system. Your normal brakes should still work, but the ABS may not function during emergency braking, meaning the wheels could lock. Have it checked immediately.

Question 4

What is the correct way to check your vehicle's brake fluid level?

Accepted Answer

Check the level in the reservoir under the bonnet against the min/max marks

Answer

Brake fluid level is checked by looking at the transparent reservoir under the bonnet. The fluid should be between the minimum and maximum markings. If the level is low, it may indicate worn brake pads or a leak in the braking system.

Question 5

When should you replace your vehicle's wiper blades?

Accepted Answer

When they leave smears or do not clear the windscreen effectively

Answer

Wiper blades should be replaced when they no longer clear the windscreen effectively — signs include smearing, streaking, juddering, or squeaking. Good visibility is essential for safe driving, especially in rain.

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DVSA Vehicle Safety and Maintenance 2