Practical Driving Test Tips - The Engine
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you didn’t hold the key against the ‘stop’ for long enough | Hold the key against the “stop” for longer, say, one second |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you didn’t turn the key far enough, you only turned it two ‘clicks’ | Turn the key 3 ‘clicks’ (adjust: for your car) away from you |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you’re not turning the key the correct way | Turn the key away from you towards the front of the car (advise for vehicle being drive) |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you didn’t wait for the orange glow plug light to go out (diesel only, when engine is cold) | Wait until the orange glow plug light goes out, then turn me key (diesel only, when engine is cold) |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you didn’t put in the (correct) number for the immobiliser | Put in the correct number, which is... |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you didn’t have any / enough choke (manual choke vehicles only, when engine is cold) | Set the choke (advise for vehicle being driven) |
| The engine hasn’t started | Because you didn’t-have enough / any gas | Set the gas slightly - about the thickness of a pound coin -before turning the key (advise for vehicle being driven) |