Question's Flashcards
Identify where the windscreen washer is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level
(OP), Point at the windscreen reservoir symbol. Check regularly.
This may need to be topped up with water?
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
- Breaks should not feel spongey or slack
- Should be tested before you set off
- Should not pull you from one side
Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working
- (TI) Switch the headlights and tail lights on
- Get examiner to check from the back
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
- Look at the manufacturer’s guide
- Use reliable pressure gauge
- Check + adjust pressure when tyres are cold
- Check SPARE tyre and refit the caps
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
- No cuts or bulges in the tyre
- 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breath of the tyre
- ++ around the entire outer circumference
Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
- Should sit close and comfortably on the head
- Above the ears and higher than the eyes
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
An ‘ABS’ warning light should appear or flash
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficent oil
Show where the engine oil is
“When the engine is cold + level…”
- Use a dipstick or engine oil indicator
- Pull out
- Clean it
- Put back in
- Pull out
- Check the Max/Min markings
Show me/explain how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
1) When the engine is off, steering should feel heavy
2) When the engine is on, the steering should feel lighter and moveable
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level
Show Engine Coolant
“When the engine is cold and level…”
1) The side should be Min/Max markings (Seam)
2) Check that the coolant is inbetween
Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sur eyou keep safe control of the vehicle
- Apply footbrake
- Release handbrake
- Pull up handbrake
- Handbrake should hold the car in its correct position
- Ensure it does not travel any higher than normal - Excessive wear
Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)
- Look around
- BEEP BEEP
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid resovoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
Show the brake fluid resovoir is
“When the engine is cold and level…”
- You would check the bottle for the Minimum or Maximum markings
- Check the levels inbetween
Show me how you would check the direction indicators are working
- Turn ignition on
- Press the Hazard Warning Switch
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers
Operate the windscreen switch
