Zippy
New Member
- Location
- Camborne, Cornwall
My advanced driving observer told me about the acronym used to ensure the car is roadworthy before you set off; especially on longer journeys. It goes:
P = Petrol. Make sure you have enough for the journey.
O = Oil. Make sure it is to the correct level and top up if needed.
W = Water. Make sure Coolant levels are correct and windscreen wash is topped up.
D = Damage. Do a walk all around the vehicle to ensure there is no damage that would make the car not road worthy.
E - Electrics - make sure all lights are in working order and dashboard lights are all reading OK
R = Rubber. Make sure tyres are sound and legal and brakes are working. I know car brakes are not rubber, but it goes here!
All great for ensuring your car journeys are safe each trip.
Now you thinking type cycle commuters and the like - can we think up a suitable acronym for ensuring our cycle is fit for road use before we set off?
P = Petrol. Make sure you have enough for the journey.
O = Oil. Make sure it is to the correct level and top up if needed.
W = Water. Make sure Coolant levels are correct and windscreen wash is topped up.
D = Damage. Do a walk all around the vehicle to ensure there is no damage that would make the car not road worthy.
E - Electrics - make sure all lights are in working order and dashboard lights are all reading OK
R = Rubber. Make sure tyres are sound and legal and brakes are working. I know car brakes are not rubber, but it goes here!
All great for ensuring your car journeys are safe each trip.
Now you thinking type cycle commuters and the like - can we think up a suitable acronym for ensuring our cycle is fit for road use before we set off?