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Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working
Turn on hazard warning lights and walk around the car to check all the indicator bulbs are operating.
Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car
Press the brake pedal and either make use of reflections in windows or ask someone to help by standing behind the car as you press the pedal.
Show me how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey
Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticable movement as the system begins to operate.
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle
Demonstrate by applying the parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of its working travel
Open the bonnet, idenitfy where you would check engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Before carrying out the check, ensure that the car is on level ground and that the oil has had time to settle.
Locate and pull the bonnet release handle, raise and support the bonnet with the strut. Identify the oil level indicator.
Remove the dipstick and wipe.
Replace the dispstick fully, remove a second time and observe oil level relative to the maximum and minimum markings.
Replace the dipstick securely.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Identify the high/low level marking on the header tank or who how you would remove the radiator filler cap.
Describe how you would top up to the correct level using water or radiator coolant.
Open the bonnet, identiy where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Open the bonnet and secure it with the strut. Locate the reservoir and check the fluid level in the bottle is between the high and low markings on the side of the translucent bottle.
Show me how you would check the horn is working.
Check is carried out by locating the horn button and pressing it. Note you should only carry out this check if it is legal for you to do so.
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 set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively; this should include both front and rear screens.
Set all relevant controls including: fan, temp, air direction and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows.
Show me how you would switch on rear fog lights and explain when you would use them
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on and explain use.
Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary) and check the main beam warning light.
