Q 2

Question 0

How would you check the handbrake for excessive wear?

Handbrake/ parking brake

Answer 0

Place foot on break to secure, pull handbrake fully down & up

Handbrake should feel secure & tight.

Question 1

How can you check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

Answer 1

Make two simple checks
1.) apply gentle pressure on the steering wheel, while the engine is started.

2.) turn the steering wheel just after moving off

• steering wheel should be light & not heavy

Question 2

How would you know there is a problem with your anti lock braking system (ABS)?

Answer 2

On dash dashboard the ABS light will flash.

Question 3

How would you check the headlights & tail lights are working?

Answer 3

Turn on the lights, walk around car & check that lights are on.

Question 4

How would you check brake lights are working?

Answer 4

Ask someone or check reflection

Question 5

How would you check horn is working?

Answer 5

Off road - press horn & listen

Question 6

How would you know fog lights are on & when would you use them?

Answer 6

• you’d know fog lights are switched on when an orange symbol appears on the dash board
• fog lights should be applied when visibility is seriously reduced.

Question 7

How would you check the breaks are working?

Answer 7

As you move off check the breaks.

Brakes should not feel spongy & slack & car should not pull to one side.

Question 8

How would you check the tyres to show they have sufficient tread depth & their general condition is safe to use on the road?

Answer 8

Tread depth should be at least 1.6mm
&
A safe tyre should not have any cuts or bulges.

Question 9

Where would you find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car
& how tyre pressures should be checked?

Answer 9

The information can be found in the car’d manufacturer’s manual
&
Tyre pressures should be checked using a reliable gauge when tyres are cold.