What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?
- That the hand (parking) brake is released.
- Correct answer: That the hand (parking) brake is on.
- There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.
- That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: That the hand (parking) brake is on.
Before starting the engine, the hand (parking) brake should be on, so the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly, for example if it was left in gear or is parked on a slope. The parking brake is released only when you are ready to move off. Checking the windshield cleaning fluid is routine maintenance, not the key safety step before start-up.