Car maintenance & learning to drive

3rd June 2026 - Horley Methodist Church

UK Driving Theory Test Links Sheet — Scouts Version

Simple version for the Scouts. What they need to know, plus a bit on the car maintenance section.

Official links

What they need to achieve

  • The multiple-choice part checks knowledge of the Highway Code, road signs, and safe driving basics.

  • The hazard perception part uses 14 video clips.

  • You score by spotting the hazard as soon as it starts to develop.

  • You only pass if you do well in both parts.

Car maintenance overview

On real cars, we’ll be showing the basic checks drivers should do before a journey, and the simple maintenance areas that keep a car safe and roadworthy.

That includes:

  • checking lights and indicators

  • looking at tyre condition and tyre pressure

  • making sure brakes and steering feel normal

  • checking mirrors, windows, and general visibility

  • making sure seat belts work and the cabin is clear

  • looking for warning lights on the dashboard

  • making sure loose items are secured before driving

We’ll keep it simple and safety-first. Anything that needs tools, jacking, wheel removal, or a proper repair stays with a qualified adult or mechanic.

3rd site

Notes

  • Keep the theory part short and interactive.

  • Use road scenes or clips to talk through hazards.

  • Make the car maintenance section practical and hands-on, but only where it’s safe.

  • Focus on awareness, safety, and good habits rather than turning it into a full mechanics lesson.