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Open the bonnet and identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check the engine has sufficient oil
- Identify dipstick
- wipe off, dip in and check on the gauge when it comes back out
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the engine has the right level
- identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiated filler cap and just say i would check it is between max and min levels
Open bonnet identify where the brake fluid resevoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
- identify resevoir and check level against high/low markings
Identify where the windscreen washer resevoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level
- identify the place and explain that you would check with the max and min levels
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use on the road
- no cuts or bulges
- 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of breadth of tyre and around the entire outer circumference
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
- manafacturers guide
- use a reliable pressure gauge check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold dont forget spare tyre remember to refit valve caps
Show me how you would check the indicators are working
- you would press the hazard lights and walk around the car and check the back two and the front two
Show me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working
- you would turn on ignition then turn on switch and walk round car to make sure it was all working
Show and tell me how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
- If steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly
- Before journey - 2 checks - gentle pressure on steering wheel - should notice when engine on there is a difference
Tell me how you would 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 should not pull to one side
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car
- Examiner will help you
- Push all the way down on the brake pedal
Show me how you would check the hand brake for excessive wear
- Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of
the working travel
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers
In car should be on the right and you flick it towards yourself
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens
- in car should be in middle at front and the back one is the square window
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them
- turn the stick on the left and check the blue warning light is on for them
- use when visibility drops below 100 metres
