Daily vehicle checks
For this project you simply have to complete something that you should normally be doing every day - your daily vehicle checks.
If you haven't been in the habit of checking your vehicle regularly, think about the consequences that a professional instructor might face if his/her vehicle were not to be properly maintained.
Firstly, it's illegal to drive the car if any of the items listed below are not working correctly. As a driving instructor you will not get much sympathy from the policeman who stops you. Being charged for a 'dangerous vehicle offence' would not be good for business!
Driving tests will also be refused if the vehicle does not meet the required minimum standard.
Project
Download the project worksheet here
Your worksheet for this project has provision for your to record your daily vehicle checks over a one week period. Print out the sheet and keep it in your car.
The daily checks should take no more than five minutes.
Every day you should check and clean the following items:
- Windows
- Mirrors
- Lights
- Reflectors
- Indicators
- Number plates
You should also check the correct operation of the:
- Headlights
- Parking lights
- Brake-lights
- Indicators
- Horn
- Windscreen washers
- Windscreen wipers
Next: Read the information about tyres in Step 4 and then complete your car checks.
