Hand brake
Check the operation of the hand brake.
Excessive displacement (too many clicks) indicates a faulty brake or incorrect cable adjustment.
Make sure the handbrake does not release when you push the lever on the side. Check up reliability of fastening of the lever.
Foot brake (pedal)
Depress the brake pedal and check that the pedal does not 'creep' towards the floor, which would indicate a brake master cylinder failure. Release the pedal, wait a few seconds, and then press the pedal again. If before there is strong resistance from the pedal, it has time to drop almost to the floor, then the brakes need to be adjusted or repaired. If the pedal "soft", then there is air in the hydraulic system that must be removed.
Make sure the pedal is secure and in good condition. Also check the pedals, floor, or carpets for signs of leaks, which, if any, indicate bad seals in the brake master cylinder.
Check the brake booster (if it is installed), for which, pressing the pedal several times, and then keeping it pressed, start the engine. As soon as the engine starts, the pedal should move down slightly. If this does not happen, then a defect in the vacuum hose or in the amplifier itself is possible.
Steering wheel and steering column
Inspect the steering wheel for cracks, looseness in the hub, spokes, or steering wheel rim.
Move the steering wheel from side to side and then up and down. Check that the steering wheel is not loose on the column, which would indicate wear or loosening of the fastening nut. Continue to pump the wheel in the same way as before, but at the same time turn it slightly to the right and left.
Check that the steering wheel is not loose on the steering column and that there is no unusual movement of the steering wheel, which would indicate wear on the column support bearings or joints.
Windshield and rear-view mirrors
There must be no cracks or other noticeable damage on the windshield in the driver's field of vision. It is allowed to have small cracks that appeared as a result of blows with pebbles. Rear-view mirrors must be securely fixed, undamaged and easily adjustable.
Seat belts and seats
Note. The checks described below apply to all seat belts, both front and rear.
Inspect the fabric of all seat belts (including rear belts if fitted) for cuts, severe wear or damage. Fasten and unfasten each belt several times to check the buckles. Check the self-retracting mechanism, if equipped. Check the security of all those seat belt anchorages that can be accessed from inside the vehicle.
The front seats themselves must also be securely fastened, and the backrests must be securely locked in the up position.
Doors
Both front doors must open and close from the outside and inside and, when closed, must be securely locked.