Drive4you and the Danish Driving Instructors' Union have developed this checklist.
The practical test describes the tests you will perform according to the teaching plan for category B, that is, ordinary car, must be able to perform on the car in connection with the driving test, the practical test. This checklist can be used alone or it can be supplemented by, to watch the Danish Driving Instructors' Union and Drive4you's video on the subject.
You need to be able to control, whether the following conditions at the control device are met:
There must normally be no steering wheel cover. This means that the wheels must immediately follow the movement of the steering wheel. In cars with power steering, the check is made with the engine started. The vast majority of cars HAVE power steering. Move slightly from side to side in the steering wheel, and see if the wheels follow the steering wheel movements.
The fluid level in any servo container must follow the car manufacturer's instructions. This is checked either by, that the liquid level is between min. – and max. -mark, or by the indicator light for this not being switched on. The servo tank is located in the engine compartment.
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In addition, you need to know the following about the steering, but it is not included in the practical driving test:
- The control device must be so arranged, that the car can be steered easily, safe and fast.
- Due to wear or the like, there must be no significant play in the control unit as a whole or in its individual parts..
- When driving at low speeds, the steering wheel must be able to easily turn from side to side without encountering uneven resistance or causing noise.
- Heavy or difficult steering may be due to lack of fluid in the servo tank, worn or broken drive belt for the power steering or failure of the electric power steering system.
- If the wheels do not immediately follow the movements of the steering wheel, there may be signs of play in steering connections.
- The control unit must be inspected, if there is too little fluid in the servo system, or if there is significant steering wheel fog.
You need to be able to control, whether the following conditions of the brake are met:
The brake pedal must not normally lower, while being held down at constant pressure.
Many cars have a vacuum amplifier / brake amplifier. It is controlled by depressing and releasing the brake pedal a few times. Then start the engine while holding down the brake pedal and then lower the pedal a little.
There must be no lack of fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. It is checked that the level is between min. – and max. -mark, or by the control indicator not being lit..
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In addition, you need to know the following about the braking system, but it is not included in the practical driving test:
- The service brake must act on all wheels and be able to brake the car safely, fast and efficient at all speeds and loads.
- The parking brake must be able to keep the car stopped on a sloping road.
- Deflection of the car during light braking on a horizontal road indicates a fault in the brake system or moisture or dirt on the brake linings. Moisture can well penetrate the brakes during eg car wash, but disappears after a short braking.
- Uneven braking or sudden chops from one or more wheels indicate faults in the brake drums, brake discs or brake linings.
- If the brake pedal can suddenly be depressed further than usual, are the signs of, that one brake circuit is defective.
- Deflection of the car during light braking on a horizontal road is a sign of failure.
- Uneven braking or sudden cuts from one or more wheels are signs of failure.
- Brakes must be inspected immediately, if there is too little brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir, if the control indicator illuminates while driving, if the brake pedal can be depressed further than normal, or if the braking is uneven, or the car during braking pulls to the side.
- If the indicator light for the ABS brake system does not go out shortly after starting, is a sign of a fault in the ABS brake system, and only driving to the nearest workshop is allowed.
- The ESC system is equipped with a control lamp. If this is lit constantly, there may be errors in the ESC system, and the car manufacturer's instructions must be followed.
You need to be able to control, whether the following requirements for mandatory lamps and reflectors are met:
All lamps and reflectors must be intact and clean, and all lamps must be able to illuminate.
The low beam must not dazzle (rated on, that the upper edge of the light limit falls 1 cm pr. m). Stand in front of the car with the low beam on, put a finger where the light cone hits your leg. Then you step 1 meters back and then the light cone should hit your leg 1 cm further down.
The stop lamps must give significantly stronger light than the rear lamps. Have someone else step on the brake pedal, while checking the lights.
The turn signals must flash amber, which can be clearly seen in sunlight.
The hazard warning lights (catastrophic link) must be able to switch on all turn signals simultaneously.
License plate lights must have a white light, that can illuminate the rear license plate.
Lamps in a pair of lamps must have the same color and brightness.
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In addition, you need to know the following about lights and reflectors, but it is not included in the practical driving test:
- The car may only be equipped with mandatory or permitted lights and reflectors.
- The mandatory lights and reflectors include:
- two lamps with high beam,
two lamps with asymmetrical low beam,
two lamps with position lights,
two lamps with taillights,
three lamps with stoplights (older cars can make do with two stoplights),
at least one license plate lamp,
two turn signals at the front and rear of the car and one on each side of the car and
two red approved and marked rear-facing reflectors (must not be triangular).
Headlights high beam (the long light) must be able to illuminate the road at least 100 m in front of the car, the low beam must be able to illuminate the road at least 30 m in front of the car without glare, and the position light must be clearly visible at least 300 m’s distance without dazzling. - All lights and reflectors must be intact, clean and undamaged.
- The headlights must be white or yellowish.
- Bulbs must be properly mounted.
- The rear lights must be red.
- cars, that is longer than 6 m, must be fitted with approved and marked yellow side reflectors and side marker lamps, which must be distributed on the sides of the car.
- If the turn signals flash significantly faster than usual, it is usually a sign of, that one or more turn signals do not work.
You need to be able to control, whether the following conditions at the horn are met:
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You need to be able to control, whether the following requirements for engine and exhaust system are met:
The engine must not generate unnecessary smoke and noise. Start the engine and check it.
The exhaust system must be tight and secure. If there is a lot of noise, it indicates a leaky exhaust system. Check under the car if the exhaust system is stuck.
Engine oil must be sufficiently replenished, read on the oil dipstick max. – and mine. marks, read on the car instruments or according to the instructions in the instruction manual.
Coolant must be filled in a sufficient quantity judged according to the instructions in the instruction manual. Most often there is a min / max mark on the container in the engine compartment.
In the engine compartment you will also find the tank for washer fluid. There should be enough for the next drive. You can see this either directly on the container, or there is a warning in the instrument panel, if the container is about to run dry.
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In addition, you need to know the following about the engine and exhaust system, but it is not included in the practical driving test:
• Leaks in the exhaust system or driving with the tailgate open can cause, at kulilte, which is odorless and dangerous even in small amounts, penetrates the car.
Too little oil on the engine or too little water in the cooling system can result, that the engine is damaged.
• Black exhaust fumes indicate poor combustion and are indicative of failure.
• Abnormal noise during gassing indicates faults in the exhaust system.
• Motor rental, without increasing the speed while driving, indicates clutch failure.
• Difficult gear shifting with loud noises indicates gear or clutch failure.
Slow movement of the car in 1. gear, even if the clutch pedal is depressed, indicates a fault in the coupling.
You need to be able to control, whether the following requirements for tires and rims are met:
Tires must have at least 1,6 mm depth in the main pattern on all wheels. You judge this most easily on the wear indicators.
Tires and rims must be undamaged.
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In addition, you need to know the following about tires and rims, but it is not included in the practical driving test:
Passenger car with a permissible total weight of at most 3.500 kg and van with a permissible total weight of no more than 3.000 kg must be fitted with tires of the same type on all wheels, except emergency spare wheels.
Tires are divided into types depending on:
a) structure:
i) radialdæk
ii) ply tires.
b) application category:
i) plain tire (without 'M + S' marking)
ii) terrain- and winter tires (with 'M + S' marking)
iii) tires for temporary use (nødreservehjul).
The inflating pressure of the tire must be in accordance with that prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer.
Uneven / skewed wear on tires indicates defects.
Abnormal tendency to over- or understeer of the car – you. that the car turns in a sharper resp. softer bow, than what should correspond to the steering wheel rotation – or increased sensitivity to crosswinds indicates incorrect tire pressure.
Squeaking noises while driving may indicate wheel suspension failure, including springs or shock absorbers.
Uneven / skewed wear on tires indicates defects in tire pressure, wheel or wheel setting, brakes or shock absorbers.
Abnormal noise or vibrations from wheel bearings or wheel suspension can be a sign of failure.
Uneven / skewed wear on tires can be a sign of various defects in the vehicle. These errors must be rectified immediately.
Incorrect tire pressure can be manifested by uneven / skewed wear on tires, skew during light braking or abnormal over- and understeer and must be remedied immediately.
You need to be able to control, whether the following conditions at the shock absorbers are met:
Shock absorbers must be effective on all wheels, rated by, that the car immediately comes to a standstill after a strong impact on the shock absorbers.
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You must be able to read and understand the meaning of the following instruments and control lights:
You must be able to read and understand the meaning of the following instruments and control lights:
(1) Speedometer, (2) Possibly. tachometer and (3) temperaturmåler.
(4) Check for oil pressure, (5) electric current, (6) door closing, (7) lights in lanterns, (8) including turn signals, (9) Parking brake, (10) ABS brakes, (11) fault in the braking system, (12) ESC, (13) engine light and (14) kontrollys for airbags.
You must be able to designate the following equipment:
Contact for steering wheel lock, ignition, electric starter, window wipers and washers, horn, permitted and mandatory lamps, heat- and ventilation systems, electric rear window and control device for mirror adjustment.
Pedal for clutch, accelerator and brake.
Gearstang, including the location of the gears, the parking brake and steering wheel control device.
Seat belt attachment points and lock.
Control device for opening the bonnet and fuel filler flap.
Engine oil filler cap, coolant, sprinkler fluid and possibly oil for power steering.
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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
You need to know the following about special equipment, but it is not included in the practical driving test:
- The car must normally be fitted with seat belts in all seats.
- The seat belts must be free of damage.
- The car's required head restraints must not be removed, if the seat is used. It must be possible to keep the windscreen clean with wipers and washers. The windscreen must, as a general rule, be intact and without damage.
- The car must be fitted with an interior rear-view mirror and an exterior rear-view mirror. If there is not enough view to the rear, there must also be an exterior rear-view mirror on the right-hand side.
- The mirrors must be clean and undamaged.
- When driving, you should bring an approved warning triangle, so you have it at hand in situations, where one has a duty to set it up. (See section 6.2.8 in your regular car theory book).
- The windscreen cannot be kept clean, are signs of defects in the wiper or washer.
