# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999, Section: A. Vehicle Safety Checks


1.In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C 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 specified in paragraph 3;
(b)the condition and safety of one of the following; the body of the vehicle, any sheeting used in respect of a load on the vehicle, a load itself, anything intended to secure such a load, the vehicle’s cabin locking (if any), or its cargo doors (if any); or
(c)the vehicle’s tachograph or any other part of the dashboard instrument panel.
2.In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C+E only, where the test candidate has passed a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C, demonstrate on one occasion, and describe on a second occasion how to perform, a check (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) on the condition and safety of either—
(a)a component of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) specified in paragraph 3;
(b)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 load, or the trailer’s cargo doors (if any); or
(c)the coupling mechanism or the brake and electrical connection between the tractor vehicle and the trailer.
2A. In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C + E only, where the test candidate has not passed a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C—
(a)on three 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—
(i)the condition and safety of a component of the vehicle specified in paragraph 3,
(ii)the condition and safety of one of the following: the body of the vehicle, any sheeting used in respect of a load on the vehicle, a load itself, anything intended to secure such a load, the vehicle’s cabin locking (if any), or its cargo doors (if any), or
(iii)the vehicle’s tachograph or any other part of the dashboard instrument panel, and
(b)demonstrate on one occasion, and describe on a second occasion how to perform, a check (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) on the condition and safety of either—
(i)a component of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) specified in paragraph 3,
(ii)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 load, or the trailer’s cargo doors (if any), or
(iii)the coupling mechanism or the brake and electrical connection between the tractor vehicle and the trailer.
3.The components are: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators, audible warning device, the power-assisted braking and steering systems, wheels, wheelnuts, mudguards, windscreen, windows and wipers, the air pressure in the braking system, air tanks for the braking system, the suspension, and the liquids used in the braking system, steering system, engine or elsewhere in the vehicle as a coolant, lubricant, cleaner or otherwise.

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2864/schedule/8/part/3/section/A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-regulations-1999/schedule-8/part-3/section-A
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.