Finally, take a look under the bonnet ...; VOX POP: AS 'DIPSTICK' CHECK BECOMES PART OF L-TEST, WE CANVASS OPINION.(News) From: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) | Date: September 3, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Coventry Newpapers. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: BEN GRIFFIN

MAJOR changes to driving tests came into force this week, with candidates now required to know basic car maintenance.

Under new rules, learners must be able to demonstrate how to check the level of oil, engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid, as well as showing how they would check brake lights, ordinary lights and indicators.

And in the practical driving test, candidates will be asked two questions on essential...