5 lessons
Mechanics and Maintenance
The operation and maintenance of the vehicle: engine, tyres, braking, dashboard, warning lights, breakdown procedures and mechanical safety. Knowing how to identify a problem and respond correctly.
- Free6 minDashboard and warning lightsUnderstanding the gauges, dials and colour-coded warning lights to respond correctly to vehicle alerts.
- Pass7 minVehicle lighting and signallingSidelights, dipped beams, full beams, fog lights: knowing when to use each type of lighting and avoiding penalties.
- Pass6 minEngine, drivetrain and gearboxUnderstanding the simplified workings of the engine, clutch and manual and automatic gearbox.
- Pass6 minMaintenance and tyresChecking levels, monitoring tyre condition and following maintenance schedules for safe driving.
- Pass6 minBreakdowns, repairs and the MOTIdentifying common breakdowns, reacting to a puncture and knowing the MOT requirements.