Braking System
The braking system is one of the vehicle’s main safety systems. This topic helps explain the role of service and parking brakes, recognize obvious signs of dangerous faults and assess when safe operation may be in doubt.
Technical Condition
The essentials
This topic concerns the technical condition and safe operation of a vehicle. The learner should understand the purpose of the main systems and which faults may be dangerous or restrict the vehicle’s operation.
What to remember
The driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle’s key safety systems work: brakes, steering, tyres, lighting, windscreen wipers and other mandatory equipment. If a fault can directly endanger control or visibility, driving must not continue, or may continue only in the limited manner allowed by the rules. In exam questions, distinguish between ‘a fault exists’ and ‘operation is prohibited’.
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Steering
This topic concerns the steering system and faults that can reduce vehicle controllability. The aim is to understand that unusual free play, damaged or non-working components can create an immediate safety risk.
Tyres and Wheels
This topic presents the role of tyres and wheels in stability, grip and braking. The learner should pay attention to wear, damage, compatibility and conditions that can make the vehicle unsafe.
Lighting and Equipment
This topic covers external lighting, signals and the general purpose of mandatory vehicle equipment. The aim is to understand how these systems provide driver visibility and vehicle conspicuity and why their correct operation matters.
Faults That Prohibit Vehicle Operation
This topic combines technical faults for which further vehicle operation may be dangerous or prohibited. The learner should distinguish a minor defect from a problem affecting braking, steering, lighting, tyres or overall safety.
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