Why Check

• Dirty lenses can cut your night vision upto 90%
• Even with good lights, at 80 kmph one can see only about 4 seconds ahead
• A dead headlight may keep you from seeing a stalled car or a sharp curve in time
• An out of line light can shine where it doesn't help you and may blind other drivers

What to check

Driver Checks:

• Burned out bulbs
• Dirty lenses

Mechanic Checks:

• Headlight alignment

When to check

Driver Check:

• When you fill petrol
• After driving on muddy or wet roads
• Shine the lights on a wall before driving at night. Make sure that both high and low beams are working.

Mechanic Check:

• Twice a year and as needed

Why Check

• Brake lights tell others that you are stopping
• Signals tell others what you are about to do

What to check

Driver Checks:

• Burned out bulbs

Mechanic Checks:

• Wiring and sockets

When to check

Driver Check:

• When you fill petrol

Mechanic Check:

• Twice a year or when necessary

Why Check

• Dirty windows make it hard to see
• Scratched, cracked or dirty glass can increase glare and make it hard to see
• Damaged glass can break even in minor collision

What to check

Driver Checks:

• All glass inside and out to make sure it is clean
• Scratches and cracks to see if glass needs to be changed
• Windshield wiper fluid level to make sure there is sufficient amount

When to check

Driver Check:

• When you fill up petrol
• Every time you drive
• Whenever you check under the hood

Why Check

• It helps you control the car and is very vital part
• Problems with wheel alignment could cause problems with the steering

What to check

problems with the steerin

When to check

Why Check

What to check

Working condition and loose contacts

When to check

Everytime you drive

Why Check

What to check

Working condition and whether it is engaged/disengaged

When to check

Every time prior to starting vehicle

Why Check

• Worn out or flattened tyres increase stopping distances on wet surfaces, sand or gravel
• Worn or flattened tyres decrease control over vehicle
• Unbalanced tyres and low tyre pressure cause the steering wheel to shake and tread to wear out. Low tyre pressure also reduces mileage and vehicle control
• Worn tread and deflated tyre can cause aquaplaning

What to check

Driver Checks:

• Check tyre air pressure when tyres are cold

Mechanic Checks:

• Tyre balance, alignment and damage

When to check

Driver Check:

• Once a week
• When you fill petrol

Mechanic Check:

• Twice a year or during a tune up or an oil change

Why Check

• Required to change gear and stop the vehicle
• Problems in both can make driving impossible and dangerous

What to check

Driver Checks:

• Pedal rubbers fitted to the brake, pressure required to operate the brake and freedom of movement in the clutch

When to check

Driver Check:

• Everytime you drive
• After driving through a pool of water