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Vehicle condition
A vehicle needs to be safe today, not just when it last passed a test. Understand basic checks and when a fault needs competent attention.
Understand the decision.
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Before a journey, a tyre has an obvious cut exposing damage. What should you do?
- Have the tyre checked and made safe before driving
- Ignore it if the tyre still holds air
- Inflate it far above the recommended pressure
- Cover the cut with tape and continue
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Have the tyre checked and made safe before driving
Damaged tyres can fail even when they appear inflated.
Read the reference guidance ↗How should you find the correct tyre pressures for your car?
- Use the vehicle manufacturer's guidance for the load
- Use the highest pressure shown on any tyre
- Copy a neighbouring car's pressures
- Judge pressure only by looking at the tyre
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Use the vehicle manufacturer's guidance for the load
Recommended pressures depend on the vehicle and loading conditions.
Read the reference guidance ↗Your windscreen is dirty and streaked. What should you do?
- Clean it and ensure the washers and wipers work
- Drive with a small clear patch only
- Rely on the passenger's view
- Use full-beam headlights to compensate
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Clean it and ensure the washers and wipers work
A clear view is needed to identify hazards and read the road.
Read the reference guidance ↗ A useful revision routine
- Read the situation and identify the actual decision being asked about.
- Choose an answer without looking at the explanation first.
- Check the explanation and follow its official reference if the rule is unfamiliar.
- Explain the point in your own words, then mix it with other topics.
This is independent text-only practice, not an official DVSA question bank or a complete exam simulation. Keep current official guidance alongside your revision.
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