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TELL ME how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack
Brakes should be tested as you set off
Vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side
TELL ME where you’d fine the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
Manufacturers guide
Use reliable pressure gauge
Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
Don’t forget spare tyre
Remember to refit valve caps
TELL ME how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides best protection in the event of a crash
Head restraint should be adjusted so rigid part of head restraint is at least as high as the eyes or tops of ears
Should be as close to the back of the head is as comfortable
NOTE: Some may not be adjustable
TELL ME how you’d check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
No cuts and bulges
1.6mm tread depth across 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre
and around the entire circumference of the tyre
TELL ME how you’d check that the headlights and taillights are working
Operate the switch (ignition if necessary), then walk around the vehicle to check
TELL ME how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
Warning light should alluminate if there’s a fault with ABS
TELL ME how you’d check the direction indicators are working
Operate the switch (ignition if necessary) and then walk around vehicle
TELL ME how you’d check the brake lights are working in this car
operate the brake pedal
Use reflection from windows or get someone to stand behind and help
TELL ME how you’d check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
If steering becomes heavy system may not be working properly
Before journey: 2 checks can be made
Gentle pressure on steering wheel while engine is started - should result in slight and noticeable movement as system begins to operate
OR Turn the steering wheel just after moving off and will give immediate indication if power steering is working properly
TELL ME how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them
Operate switch (turn on dipped and ignition if necessary)
Check warning light is on
Use: when visibility is reduced to 100m or less
TELL ME how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you know main beam is on
Operate switch (with ignition or engine if necessary)
Check main beam warning light is on
Open the bonnet and TELL ME how you’d check the engine has sufficient oil
Identify dipstick/ oil level indicator
Describe check of oil agains the minimum and maximum markers
Open the bonnet and TELL ME how you’d check the engine has sufficient engine coolant
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap
HOW: using funnel, to below max level, screw cap on until click
Open the bonnet and TELL ME able how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
Identify reservoir
Check level against high and low markings
