Module 3: Vehicle safety checks
Pre-drive checks
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What you will learn
Complete a quick safety check before driving.
- Walk-around check
- Cockpit set-up
- Warning lights
Walk-around
Safe-driving adviceWalk around the vehicle: check tyres look properly inflated and undamaged, lights and indicators are clean, windows are clear, and there are no children, pets or objects behind or under the car.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Set up the cockpit
Safe-driving adviceCheck doors are closed, adjust your seat so you can reach the pedals comfortably, set the head restraint, adjust all mirrors, and fasten your seatbelt. Check passengers are buckled up.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Knowledge check
A few quick questions – no timer, no pressure.
Which is part of a good pre-drive cockpit check?
Summary
- Walk around the car first.
- Doors, seat, head restraint, mirrors, seatbelt.
- Check warning lights go out.
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- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
- Official sourceView official source: Drive – free learning tools from NZTA (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi / ACC