Safety and Your Vehicle

Key Points

• 1

  Check your tyres regularly — the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters.

• 2

  Ensure all lights, indicators, and brake lights are working before each journey.

• 3

  Keep windscreens and windows clean. Top up washer fluid regularly.

• 4

  Check engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid levels at least weekly.

• 5

  Secure loose items inside the vehicle — they become projectiles in a crash.

• 6

  Your vehicle must have a valid MOT certificate if it is over three years old.

• 7

  Reduce emissions by keeping your engine tuned, removing unnecessary weight, and avoiding harsh acceleration.

• 8

  Head restraints should be adjusted to the same height as the top of your ears to protect against whiplash.