Light Motor Vehicle Pre-trip Inspection

Vocabulary flashcards based on exterior and interior pre-trip inspection procedures for light motor vehicles.

Exterior Inspection Direction

The method of checking the vehicle for possible damage, ideally from top to bottom, left to right in an anti-clockwise direction.

Under-Vehicle Inspection

Inspecting under the vehicle for obvious spills, leaks, obstructions, and so forth.

Tyre Tread Inspection

Inspecting tyre tread for sidewall damage, inflation, wear and damage, oil, grease leaks, valve cap, and wheel nuts.

Engine Fluid and Belt Checks

Pointing out that the fan-belt, water, oil, and brake fluid should be checked.

Registration Plate Inspection

Inspecting registration plates for stability, damage, cleanliness, and validity.

Emergency Equipment Check

Pointing out that the wheel spanner, jack, and spare wheel should be checked.

Chevron Inspection

Inspecting the chevron for stability, damage, cleanliness, and validity (if applicable).

Roadworthiness Disc Inspection

Inspecting the validity of the Roadworthiness or Certificate of Clearance disc (if applicable).

Information Plate Inspection

Inspecting the information plate for validity, stability, damage, and cleanliness (if applicable).

Minor Defects Rectification Time Limit

A five-minute time limit given to a candidate to rectify minor defects identified during the inspection.

Parking Brake and Gear Lever Check Sequence

Confirming from the driver's seat that the parking brake is applied and the gear lever is in neutral (or 'P' or 'N' for automatic transmission), which must be checked in sequence.

Ignition 'ON' Procedure

Switching the ignition key to the 'ON' position without starting the engine to inspect warning lights, gauges, and instrument panel changes.

Steering Free Play Inspection

Inspecting excessive free play for the steering.

Pedal Pressure Inspection

Inspecting pressure on brake and clutch pedals.

Passenger Safety Procedures

Checking that passengers are familiar with door operation and seatbelt release mechanisms, ensuring doors are properly closed, and requesting passengers to fasten seatbelts.

Examiner-Requested Controls Check

Vehicle lights, horn, direction indicators, and wipers that the examiner or inspector will request the candidate to operate.

Light Motor Vehicle Exterior Inspection Diagram

Diagram displaying the 31 numbered exterior inspection points on a light motor vehicle.

Light Motor Vehicle Interior Inspection Diagram

Diagram displaying the 17 numbered interior inspection points and controls inside a light motor vehicle.