Division 8.1 Preparation and technical check of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety

Applicants must demonstrate that they are capable of preparing to drive safely by satisfying the following requirements:

1. 8.1.1.

   Adjusting the seat as necessary to obtain a correct seated position;

2. 8.1.2.

   Adjusting rear-view mirrors, seat belts and head restraints if available;

3. 8.1.3.

   Random checks on the condition of the tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device;

4. 8.1.4.

   F1Checking the power-assisted braking and steering systems; checking the condition of the wheels, wheelnuts, mudguards, windscreen, windows and wipers, fluids (e.g. engine oil, coolant, washer fluid); checking and using the instrument panel including the recording equipment as defined in Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85. This latter requirement does not apply to the applicants for a driving licence for a category C1 or C1E vehicle not falling within the scope of this Regulation;

5. 8.1.5.

   Checking the air pressure, air tanks and the suspension;

6. 8.1.6.

   Checking the safety factors relating to vehicle loading: body, sheets, cargo doors, loading mechanism (if available), cabin locking (if available), way of loading, securing load (categories C, CE, C1, C1E only);

7. 8.1.7.

   Checking the coupling mechanism and the brake and electrical connections (categories CE, C1E, DE, D1E only);

8. 8.1.8.

   Being capable of taking special vehicle safety measures; controlling the body, service doors, emergency exits, first aid equipment, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment (categories D, DE, D1, D1E only);

9. 8.1.9.

   Reading a road map, route planning, including the use of electronic navigation systems (optional).