Pre-test checks quiz
Twelve questions on the car checks and documents for test day. Get these right before you leave the car park.
12 questions, about 2 minutes, nothing to sign up for.
Question 1 of 12: Tyres
What is the minimum legal tread depth for most car tyres?
Answer: 1.6 mm. 1.6 mm over the main tread. The RSA strongly recommends replacing tyres at 3 mm.
Question 2 of 12: Tyres
One wheel on your test car is a space-saver spare. Can you take the test?
Answer: No, its speed rating does not meet test requirements. The RSA checklist says space-saver spare wheels are not acceptable, because their speed rating does not meet test requirements.
Question 3 of 12: Documents
What must be displayed on the car on test day?
Answer: Insurance, tax and NCT discs (if applicable), and L-plates front and rear. A valid original insurance disc, motor tax disc, NCT disc where it applies, and L-plates on the front and rear.
Question 4 of 12: Documents
Which insurance document must you bring?
Answer: A certificate of insurance showing you are insured to drive that car; an original, a copy or a digital copy. Bring a valid certificate of motor insurance showing you are insured to drive the car presented for test. Copies and digital copies are accepted.
Question 5 of 12: Test day
The engine warning light comes on during your test. What happens?
Answer: The test is cut short. Any dashboard warning light showing a fault, before or during the test, means the test does not go ahead or is cut short.
Question 6 of 12: Lights
When may you use fog lights?
Answer: Only in dense fog or falling snow. Fog lights are only for dense fog or falling snow. In clear weather they dazzle other drivers.
Question 7 of 12: Lights
What colour must the reflectors on the back of a car be?
Answer: Red. At the back: two red tail lights, two red brake lights, two red reflectors, number plate lighting and amber indicators.
Question 8 of 12: Lights
Are daytime running lights enough when it gets dark?
Answer: No, turn on dipped headlights at lighting-up time. Daytime running lights are not suitable or safe at night. Switch on dipped headlights at lighting-up time.
Question 9 of 12: Controls
Which of these is a secondary control the tester may ask you to work?
Answer: The rear window heater. Secondary controls include wipers and washers, demisters, the rear window heater, lights, air conditioning, fans and rear fog lights.
Question 10 of 12: Under the bonnet
Which of these could the tester ask you to check?
Answer: The coolant level. Technical checks can include tyres, oil, fuel, washer fluid, coolant, brakes and handbrake, steering, lights, indicators, reflectors and the horn.
Question 11 of 12: In-car checks
Before moving off, which check is part of the routine?
Answer: Doors, bonnet and boot closed; seat, head restraint and mirrors set; seat belts on. Check all doors, the bonnet and boot are closed, your seat and head restraint are adjusted, mirrors are clean and set, and every seat belt is fastened.
Question 12 of 12: In-car checks
Who is responsible for a 15-year-old passenger wearing a seat belt?
Answer: The driver. The driver must make sure passengers under 17 wear a belt or a suitable child restraint, and can get up to 5 penalty points if they do not.
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