# Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 7.1: Preparation and technical check of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Applicants must demonstrate that they are capable of preparing to drive safely by satisfying the following requirements:
7.1.1. Adjusting the seat as necessary to obtain a correct seated position;
7.1.2. Adjusting rear-view mirrors, seat belts and head restraints if available;
7.1.3. Checking that the doors are closed;
7.1.4. Performing a random check on the condition of the tyres, steering, brakes, fluids (e.g. engine oil, coolant, washer fluid), lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device;
7.1.5. Checking the safety factors relating to vehicle loading: body, sheets, cargo doors, cabin locking, way of loading, securing load (category BE only);
7.1.6. Checking the coupling mechanism and the brake and electrical connections (category BE only).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2006/126/annex/II/division/I/division/B/division/7/division/7.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2006-126/annex-II/division-I/division-B/division-7/division-7.1
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