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Question 1

(once opened the bonnet) Tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 1

Pull the dip-stick out, wipe the oil off, pull it out and check the oil line is between the minimum and maximum

Question 2

(once opened the bonnet) Tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 2

The see-through container with orange liquid. It should be between the minimum and the maximum, only open to top it up when it’s cold

Question 3

(once opened the bonnet) Tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 3

The see-through container with little circle on the top. Fluid should be between the minimum and maximum

Question 4

Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 4

Drive forward slowly, press the footbrake. It shouldn’t feel spongy or pull to one side

Question 5

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for the car and how tyre pressures should be checked

Answer 5

Check and test all the tyres (including the spare tyre) when they’re cold using a pressure gauge. Re-fit the valve cap after. Tyre pressure information will be in the car manual, or a sticker on one of the door pillars.

Question 6

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

Answer 6

It should be adjusted so that the ridged part is as high as your eye, or top of the ears, and as close to the back of your head as possible. Adjust using the button underneath.

Question 7

Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road

Answer 7

Use a tread-depths gauge. The depth should be less than 1.6mm across the central 3 quatres breadth of the tyre. Check all the way around the tyre. There should be no cuts or bulges.

Question 8

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 8

Turn on the ignition, turn on the dipped headlights. Leave the car and check the headlights and tail lights are working.

Question 9

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with the anti-lock breaking system (ABS)

Answer 9

If there was a fault, the ABS light would stay on when you start the car.

Question 10

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working

Answer 10

Press the hazard lights button. Walk around the vehicle and check all 6 indicators are working.

Question 11

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on the car

Answer 11

Press the foot break, and see the reflections or ask someone to help and check.

Question 12

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting the journey

Answer 12

Give the steering a bit of pressure when starting the engine. There should be a slight movement as the power-steering begins to operate. When you move off, the steering should not be heavy.

Question 13

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain how you’d use them

Answer 13

You would use them when visibility is less than 100 meters. Turn on the ignition and turn on the dipped headlights, then the rear fog-lights. You will know it’s on as a warning will come up on the dashboard. Switch them off once conditions have improved.

Question 14

Tell me how you’d switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and how you’d know the main beam is on

Answer 14

Turn on the ignition, turn on the dipped headlights, then push then push the left stork towards the dashboard for main beam. A blue warning light will appear to show main beam is on.

Question 15

Show me how to wash and clean the rear windscreen

Answer 15

Wait until it is safe. Look for the rear washing symbol on the right stork and push it towards the dashboard for as long as necessary.

Question 16

Show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen

Answer 16

Wait until it is safe. Look for the front washing symbol, beneath the rear washing symbol, and pull it towards you for as long as necessary.

Question 17

Show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights

Answer 17

Wait until it is safe. Turn the dipped headlights switch to the left to turn them on. The green light on the dashboard shows they are on.

Question 18

Show me how you’d set the rear demister

Answer 18

Wait until it is safe. Press the rear demister button. Don’t forgot to turn it off, by pressing it again.

Question 19

Show me how you’d operate the horn

Answer 19

Wait until it is safe and no road users are nearby. The horn is slightly left and right of the middle of the steering wheel. press it in.

Question 20

Show me how you’d demist the front windscreen

Answer 20

Wait until it is safe. Press the front demist button. Don’t forget to turn it off afterwards by pressing it again. You can turn up the fan and the temperature if it doesn’t work.