# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999, Paragraph 2: B. Vehicle Safety Checks


In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B + E only, on 5 occasions demonstrate (or at the discretion of the person conducting the test describe how to perform) a check on, at the discretion of the person conducting the test, either—
(a) the condition and safety of a component of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) specified in paragraph 3; or
(b) the condition and safety of one of the following; the body of the trailer, any sheeting used in respect of a load on the trailer, a load itself, anything intended to secure such a load, the trailer’s cabin locking (if any), or its cargo doors (if any); or
(c) the condition and safety of the trailer coupling mechanism or its brake and electrical connections.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2864/schedule/8/paragraph/2n4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-regulations-1999/schedule-8/paragraph-2n4
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