show and tell

Question 1

when its safe to do so, wash and clean the rear windscreen

Answer 1

check mirrors, assess road and hazards then proceed

(push and hold back right stick)

Question 2

when its safe to do so, wash and clean the front windscreen

Answer 2

check mirrors, assess road and hazards then proceed

(pull and hold right stick)

Question 3

when its safe to do so, demist the front or back windscreen

Answer 3

check mirrors, assess road and hazards then proceed

(button to the right side speedometer)

Question 4

when its safe to do so open and close the window

Answer 4

check mirrors, assess road and hazards then proceed

Question 5

when its safe to do so operate the horn

Answer 5

check mirrors, assess road and hazards then proceed

Question 6

when its safe to do so, turn on the dipped headlights

Answer 6

check mirrors, assess road and hazards then proceed

Question 7

Tell me how you check that your brakes are working before a journey

Answer 7

brakes shouldn’t feel stingy or slack, you test them as you set off and the vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side

Question 8

tell me where would find the info for recommended tyre pressure for the car and how tyre pressure should be checked

Answer 8

manufacturers guide, using reliable pressure gauge

check and adjust whilst the tyre is cold (spare tyre as well)

refit the valve caps too

Question 9

tell me how you’d ensure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in event of a crash

Answer 9

adjust so that the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of ears and as close to back of head as comfortable

Question 10

tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use on road

Answer 10

no cuts and bulges

1.6 mm tread depth across the central 3/4 breath of the tyre (tread depth gauge) and around the entire circumference of the tyre

Question 11

tell me how you’d check the headlights, taillights, break lights, foglight and indicators are working

Answer 11

operate the switch, then walk around the vehicle to check

with brake vehicle you’d need to ask for help or use reflections

with fog light you need to turn on dipped head lights then tap fog beam button (used is extreme low visibility e.g fog or u cant see 100m ahead)

Question 12

tell me how you know if there and issue with your anti-lock braking system

Answer 12

warning light (orange showing ABS) illuminates

Question 13

tell me how you check power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 13

• if steering is heavy, it may not be working

1. gentle pressure to steering wheel maintained as engine is starting. Should result in slight but noticeable movement as system begins to operate
2. turn steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that it is on

Question 14

tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and how you know main beam is on

Answer 14

operate switch ( sign on the speedometer will so main beam)

main beam warning light is on