The purpose of the pre-checks is to ascertain that the test vehicle will allow access to all areas.
My routine is to unlock the vehicle, check access via all doors, fuel cap access and check for avoidable smoke from exhaust, also to check if there is anything hanging too low from the underside before driving vehicle over the brake roller test equipment prior to entering the test ramp. If the vehicle fails pre-checks it will become the victim of a "Refuse To Test" This is done to avoid entering info on the DVSA system.
The DVSA have a recognised test routine, but this can be performed to the individuals preferances assuming they carry out the examinations to the required standards.
My last qc went through with flying colours.
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