# 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 D only, on 5 occasions demonstrate (or at the discretion of the person conducting the test describe 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 (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) listed in paragraph 3; or
(b)a feature (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle listed in paragraph 4.
2.In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category D+E only, where the test candidate has passed a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category D, demonstrate on one occasion, and on a second occasion describe 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 (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) listed in paragraph 3;
(b)a feature (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) listed in paragraph 4; 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 D + E only, where the test candidate has not passed a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category D—
(a)on three occasions demonstrate (or at the discretion of the person conducting the test describe 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 (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) listed in paragraph 3, or
(ii)a feature (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle listed in paragraph 4, 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) listed in paragraph 3,
(ii)a feature (chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) listed in paragraph 4, 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 tachograph or other dashboard instrument, 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.
4.The features are: the service doors, the emergency exits, the first aid equipment, the fire extinguishers, and any other piece of safety equipment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2864/schedule/8/part/4/section/A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-regulations-1999/schedule-8/part-4/section-A
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