Precautions

Expected outcome/competence

Before the engine is started, the candidate should make sure that they are comfortably seated, and all controls can be safely operated.

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

• Leaving in gear with the clutch up and starting the engine

Examples of what might constitute something that would result in a fault being marked

Driving fault

After stalling at a road junction, handbrake applied but attempts to start the engine whilst in gear.

Serious fault

At a road junction, engine started whilst in gear, resulting in vehicle entering the new road with potential risk to other road users.

Dangerous fault

Any situation brought about by a lack of ability to recognise the need to operate or being unable to operate the controls, which directly affects other traffic or pedestrians and causes actual danger.