Module One - Cockpit drills

Question 1

What is the cockpit drill

Answer 1

A number of safety checks carried out as soon as you enter your vehicle

Question 2

What is the first thing you check when you enter the vehicle and how

Answer 2

That all the doors are closed properly - pull to see if door rattles or check warning sign on dashboard or interior lights may stay on

Question 3

What do you check after doors are all closed

Answer 3

Check the hand break is applied by making sure it is pulled up - ensures vehicle is safe and secure while you carry out your other safety checks

Question 4

What do you do after you have checked your handbrake

Answer 4

Adjust your seat to the best driving position

Question 5

What are the three parts to your seat

Answer 5

The base
The back rest / rake
The head restraint

Question 6

What should the correct height of your base be

Answer 6

When sitting your eyes should be level with the centre of the wind screen

Question 7

How should your base be positioned

Answer 7

So you can reach the foot controls comfortably

Question 8

How do you check the back rest is positioned correctly

Answer 8

When your back is against the seat and hands are holding to wheel at a 10 to 2 position, there should be a slight bend in your arms

Question 9

How do you know your head rest is positioned correctly

Answer 9

When the rigid/centre part of the head rest is level with your eyes or the top of your ears

Question 10

What do you check after adjusting your seat

Answer 10

Check that your steering wheel is at the correct position

Question 11

How do you check your steering wheel

Answer 11

• Hands should be able to slide up and down the wheel without any obstructions
• The wheel also shouldn’t be obstructing the view of the dash panel

Question 12

After checking your steering wheel , what do you do

Answer 12

Fasten your seat belt , ensuring there are no twists in the belt and pull on it to check that it is secure

Question 13

When is the driver responsible for passengers

Answer 13

When passengers are under the age of 14

Question 14

After seat belt checks, what is the next step

Answer 14

Checking tour mirrors

Question 15

Describe the centre mirror

Answer 15

This is made of flat glass, so, gives a true reflection of what is behind

Question 16

Describe the side mirrors

Answer 16

These are made of convex glass , which gives a wider field of vision, but makes objects appear further away and smaller than they actually are

Question 17

How do you know when your centre mirror is position correctly

Answer 17

When you can see the whole of the rear screen in the reflection when you are sat in your normal seating position

Question 18

How do you know when your side mirrors are correctly positioned

Answer 18

When you can see some of the side of the vehicle, but mostly the road and pavement

Question 19

What do you also need to check while checking mirrors

Answer 19

You need to check your blind spots by checking over your shoulders

Question 20

What is the final part of your cockpit drill

Answer 20

Checking there is enough fuel for your journey

Question 21

Describe the full cockpit drill in single words

Answer 21

Doors
Handbrake
Seat
Steering
Seatbelt 
Mirrors

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