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Show me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car
Operate brake pedal and make use of reflections on windows, garage doors etc or ask someone to help
Show me, or explain how you would heck that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
If the steering becomes heavy then it may not be working properly - the following checks can be made:
1 gentle pressure on steering wheel when engine is started should result in a slight but noticeable movement
2 turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle
Apply foot take firmly and apply handbrake so that when fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of working travel
Show me how would check the horn is working
Press the horn control
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers
Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain use
Using switch and check warning light is on
Use: to increase your visibility to other drivers during foggy weather conditions
Show me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you know it’s on
Operate switch and check warning light is on
Show me how you would set the remainder controls to clear all the windows effectively
Set all relevant controls including fan, temperature air direction and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows
Open the bonnet and identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil
Identify dipstick, describe check of oil against the maximum minimum markers
Open the bonnet and identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level
Identify high low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler dap and deceive how to top up to correct level
Open the bonnet and identify where the break fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
Identify reservoir and check against high low markings
Show me how you would check the direction indicators are working
Apply hazard light and walk around car to check functioning of all indicator lights
