(NCT) Manual 2010 - Road Safety Authority

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AUXILIARY LAMP CONDITION AND POSITION
NATIONAL CAR TEST (NCT) MANUAL 2010
Method of Testing
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Check that each auxiliary lamp fitted is securely and correctly fixed to the vehicle.
Check that the switching mechanism is functioning correctly and that any auxiliary lamps set in the headlamp main beam
position are extinguished when the headlamp dipped beams are brought into operation.
NOTES
1. Where auxiliary lamps are found to be inoperative, this should not be considered a reason for failure.
2. A broken glass on an auxiliary lamp or fog lamp is not a reason for failure unless the crack or break is
large enough to insert a sheet of paper as used in the test.
Front Fog Lamp
ITEM
Auxiliary Lamp
(Spot or long range lamp)
REASONS FOR FAILURE
1 Incorrectly positioned (see page 53).
2 Insecurely mounted.
3 Switch defective.
4 Not white or yellow.
5 Incorrectly positioned (see diagram).
6 Insecurely mounted.
7 Switch defective.
8 Not white or yellow.
9 Auxiliary lamp set in main beam position and does not
extinguish when dipped beams are brought into operation.
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