Questions

Question 1

Show me how you would use the dimister controls to clear all the windows effectively (front and rear)

Answer 1

Operate the front and rear delisted controls

The front is fan assisted the rear electronic (wee button near the air con)

Question 2

Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 2

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack not should they pull to one side.

Question 3

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the ABS breaking system

Answer 3

The brakes should not feel spongy or slack. A red warning light will illuminate in the control panel saying ABS

Question 4

Tell me how you would adjust the headrest so that in the event of a collision you get the best possible protection

Answer 4

The centre of the headrest should be level with eyes, ears and as close to back of head as comfortable

Question 5

Show me how you would apply the handbrake so it secures the car

Answer 5

Simply apply the handbrake to secure the car and its not at the end of its working travel

Question 6

Show me how you would operate the headlights and tail lights

Answer 6

Simply turn on the headlights and tail lights also come on (dial beside wheel)

Question 7

Show me how you would operate the main beam and how you know its on

Answer 7

After turning on headlights simply nudge the indicator stem towards the dash board. A blue light will illuminate on the dash

Question 8

Show me how you would check if the brake lights are working

Answer 8

turn ignition lights on and press brake pedal. Use reflections i.e. garage door. Ask examiner to look?

Question 9

Show me how you would operate the indicators and that they are working

Answer 9

Turn the keys so ignition lights come on and operate the indicators. Walk around the car twice both sides

Question 10

Show me how you would operate the rear fog light and how you would know its on

Answer 10

Turn the headlights on and operate the fog lights from the switch. An orange light will illuminate and they should only be applied when visibility is less than 100m

Question 11

Show me how you would operate the front and rear windscreen washers and wipers

Answer 11

Operate the wiper arm gently pulling towards you for a few seconds (front) gently away from for rear (beside wheel)

Question 12

Show me how you would operate the horn

Answer 12

Press horn on steering. Ignition lights need to be on

Question 13

Tell me/show me how you would know if the power assisted steering is not working correctly

Answer 13

Gentle pressure applied to the steering wheel when the ignition is turned on should result in the wheel moving slightly. If it doesn’t turn it may be defective

Question 14

Tell me how you would check the tyres are in good condition and legal for the road

Answer 14

The tyres should have a tread depth of 1.6mm or more over 3/4 of the surface and no cuts or bulges on the inside/outside

Question 15

Tell me how you would check the tyre pressures on the vehicle and how do you know pressure the put in

Answer 15

The pressure should be checked when the tyres are cool using a reliable pressure gauge. Remember to check the spare wheel and replace dust caps

Question 16

Open the bonnet and identify the brake fluid reservoir and explain how there is sufficient fluid

Answer 16

Point out brake fluid reservoir and explain with high low markings that there is sufficient fluid (container kind of back right side)

Question 17

Open the bonnet and identify the header tank and explain how you would know there is sufficient coolant fluid

Answer 17

Point out engine coolant chamber and point out high/low markings and coolant up to level (tank on left side)

Question 18

Open the bonnet and identify the windscreen washer reservoir and how to top up

Answer 18

Identify chamber and fill up with water (The windscreen washer bottle is located at the right front corner of the engine bay, when viewing the car from the front. The windscreen washer bottle is identified by a bright blue cap, with a screen-wash logo embossed upon it. It is the only fluid container in the engine bay with a blue cap, and the bottle itself is made of white plastic. It is very convenient to use a 500 ml conventional water bottle to top-up the screen wash bottle. You can use a larger container, such as a kitchen jug or a watering can, but these are rather unwieldy. You are aiming for accuracy here! use tap water)

Question 19

Open the bonnet and show me how you check that the car has sufficient oil

Answer 19

Open bonnet identify dip. Tell them you would take the dip stick out wipe with cloth, re insert and check against high low markings (dip stick is the yellow handle thingy)