Practical Deck 4

Question 1

When checking the oil level in the car, on the dipstick, envision where you’d see the minimum and maximum markers.

Answer 1

(See Fig.36) First take the dipstick out, wipe the end with a cloth, dip it back in it’s dispenser, pull out again and check. At the end of the stick. Forms of indication may vary.

Question 2

(See Fig.108) You are driving on a country road and you are approaching the bend. What should you do?

Answer 2

Don’t accelerate and keep foot over break in case you need to slow down. When it comes to taking a sharp bend in the road, it’s particularly important to approach slowly and with caution even if the speed limit is 60 mph.

Question 3

Envision the car bonnet

Answer 3

(See Fig.37)

Question 4

Envision the engine coolant

Answer 4

(See Fig.38)

Question 5

In detail, how to top up the engine coolant to correct levels?

Answer 5

1. Check car manual what the mixture should be and where inside the bonnet, the engine coolant is located (See Fig.38). On average, use either a 1:1 mixture of water and antifreeze or pre-mixed antifreeze straight into the coolant
2. Make sure engine switched off and cold before checking and Identifying high and low level markings
3. Slowly unscrew the cap (there may be some pressure built up)
4. Pour the mixture into the engine coolant until it reaches half way between the level markings (don’t mix different brands)
5. Securely screw the cap back on

Question 6

How often should you top up your engine coolant?

Answer 6

You need to check your engine coolant (See Fig.38) at least twice a year before summer and winter, ideally. Although, this advice may vary between car manufacturers. If you are having to top up more often, you may have a leak.

Question 7

Envision the illuminated engine coolant warning sign

Answer 7

(See Fig.39)

Question 8

You are waiting at the giveaway line at a T junction to turn any direction. The road you are about to join is narrow. Where should you focus your eyes?

Answer 8

For any traffic on both left and right as when I go, I will be potentially slow down traffic from either sides.

Question 9

You are waiting at the giveaway line at a T junction to turn left. The road you are about to join is wide. Where should you focus your eyes?

Answer 9

For any traffic on the right as when I go, I will be potentially slow down traffic coming from the right side. I should not have to worry about the oncoming left traffic so long as I have positioned my car the correct way as I stopped at the giveaway line.

Question 10

You are waiting at the giveaway line at a T junction to turn left. How should you position your car?

Answer 10

As the curb on the left disappears, point your car more to the left side of your lane.

Question 11

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Answer 11

Identify reservoir (See Fig.40),

check level against high and low markings.

Question 12

Envision the hydraulic brake fluid reservoir cap

Answer 12

(See Fig.40)

Question 13

Can you use any kind of engine oil for your car?

Answer 13

No. The wrong type can damage the car. Check manual to make sure you use the right engine oil when topping up.

Question 14

How often does engine oil have to be toped up?

Answer 14

About every 5,000 miles or 6 months. It could be up to about every 7,500 miles or every 12 months.

Question 15

How to add engine oil?

Answer 15

Usually in a separate hole near the dipstick, Add oil little at a time and let it drain down before checking the level.

Question 16

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Answer 16

Tell the examiner that you’d press the hazard warning lights button (See Fig.41 and Fig.94). Then you would walk around the car to make sure all six indicators are working (you don’t need to physically check on the driving test as it’s a ‘tell me’ question).

Question 17

Envision the direction indicator hazard warning light

Answer 17

(See Fig.41 and Fig.94)

Question 18

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

Answer 18

(See Fig.91) You firmly and fully press down and hold until it starts to wipe

Question 19

Envision where the windscreen pedal is

Answer 19

(See Fig.42 and Fig.90)

Question 20

Envision what the rear window wiper and rear window washer icons looks like

Answer 20

(See Fig.43)

Question 21

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen and how the settings work?

Answer 21

1. left stick
   . Default postition - Automatic
   . turning shaft towards dash by 1 (See Fig.102) - slowest setting of ongoing wiping
   . turning shaft towards dash by any more than 1 - will increase the speed in which ongoing wiping happens.

Question 22

Envision what the windshield wiper and windshield washer icons look like

Answer 22

(See Fig.43)

Question 23

While driving past any cars parked on the kerb, what distance should I keep from my car and the parked cars?

Answer 23

1 metre or 1 car door width away (imagine driving with the doors open)

Question 24

How many types of crossroads are there and what are they?

Answer 24

2: Marked and Unmarked

Question 25

Who has priority on an unmarked crossroad?

Answer 25

No one has priority on approach to unmarked crossroad so proceed with caution.

Question 26

Who has priority on a marked crossroad?

Answer 26

Generally speaking, if you’re crossing the lane of another vehicle, that vehicle will have priority.

Question 27

Envision the crossroad road sign

Answer 27

(See Fig.44)