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Question 1

Tell me how youd check the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

Brakes shohldnt feel spongey or slack. They shohkd be tested as you set off. The vehicle shouldnt pull to one side

Question 2

Tell me where youd find the information for the reccomended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked,

Answer 2

Manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust lressures when tyres are cold. Dont forget a spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps

Question 3

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctky adjusted sk it peovidws the best lrotection kn the event of a car crash

Answer 3

Should be adjusted so the rigid lart of head restraint is at least as high as eye or top of ears and as close to back of head as is comfortable. Some restraints may not be adjustable

Question 4

Tell me how yoid checj the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient treat deapth and their general condition is safe to uss on the road

Answer 4

No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of tyre and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Question 5

Tell me how youd check the headlighgs and tail lights are working. You dont need to exit the vehicle

Answer 5

Explain youd operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) then walk around the vehicle ( tell me question so dont need to do this just say it)

Question 6

Tell me how youd know if there was a probkem with your anti lock braking system

Answer 6

Warning light should illuminate if there js a fault with the anti lock braking system

Question 7

Tell me how youd check the direction indicators are working. You dont need to exit the vehicle

Answer 7

Explain youd operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) and then walk around the vehicle ( tell me question so dont need to physycally walk around just say)

Question 8

Tell me how yoid check brake lights are working on this car

Answer 8

Explain youd operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors or ask someone to help

Question 9

Tell me how youd check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 9

If steering becomes heavy, system may not be working properky. Before starting journey theres 2 simple checks that can be made:

• gentle pressure on steering wheel, maintained whike the engine is started which should result in a slight but noticable movement as the system begines to operate.
• turning the steering wheel just after moving off eith give an immediate indicatuon tgat the power assistance is functioning

Question 10

Tell me how youd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when youd use the, dont exit vehicle

Answer 10

Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if needed). Check warning light is on and explain use

Question 11

Tell me how you switch on your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how youd know the main beam is on

Answer 11

Operate switch (with ignition if necessary) check with main beam warning light

Question 12

Open the bonnet and tell me how youd check the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 12

Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers

Question 13

Open the bonnet amd tell me how youd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolent

Answer 13

Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and descrive how to top up to correct level

Question 14

Open bonnet and tell me how youd check that you have a safe levek of hydraulic. Brake fluid

Answer 14

Identify reservoir and check level against hugh and low markings