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Vehicle condition

15 lessons. Below is the start of each.

  1. 1

    It is your responsibility to incept your vehicle at least once per year and have your safety…

  2. 2

    Brakes

    If you notice any change in the brake performance, have them checked and fixed immediately. If…

  3. 3

    Streering

    Do not allow too much free movement in the steering wheel. If your vehicle has power steering…

  4. 4

    It is your responsibility to incept your vehicle at least once per year and have your safety…

  5. 5

    Take special care about the maintenance and repair of the brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires…

  6. 6

    Lights

    Keep your lights clean. Replace broken lenses as soon as possible. Ensure headlights are properly…

  7. 7

    BRAKES - If you notice any change in the brake performance, have them checked and fixed…

  8. 8

    Tires

    It is required by law that your tires have at least 2⁄32nds of an inch (.16 cm) of tread. It is…

  9. 9

    STEERING – Do not allow too much free movement in the steering wheel. If your vehicle has power…

  10. 10

    LIGHTS - Keep your lights clean. Replace broken lenses as soon as possible. Ensure headlights are…

  11. 11

    Glass

    Maintain your windows clean and clear. Replace worn wiper blades. Keep your defroster and rear…

  12. 12

    TIRES – It is required by law that your tires have at least 2⁄32nds of an inch (.16 cm) of tread…

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    GLASS - Maintain your windows clean and clear. Replace worn wiper blades. Keep your defroster and…

  14. 14

    Horn

    If the horn does not work, get it repaired as soon as possible. Use it to warn the other driver and…

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    HORN - If the horn does not work, get it repaired as soon as possible. Use it to warn the other…

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