The pre-drive check

You must be able to identify and operate the following vehicle controls:

  • Turn indicators
  • Brake lights 
  • Horn
  • Headlights (high and low beam)
  • Hazard lights
  • Windscreen washer and wipers.

You must be able to identify the handbrake or park brake.

You must be able to identify but not operate the following controls:

  • Windscreen demister
  • Rear window demister (where fitted).

You must be able to start the engine.

If your brake lights or any of these controls don’t work properly, the assessment may not continue.

Please note that during the Drive Test, you’ll be required to have your vehicle’s headlights on low beam.

Practice with us, and we’ll help you identify and operate the vehicle controls. 

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