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Question 1

Tell me how you would check the brakes are working?

Answer 1

Press down, shouldn’t feel spongy must be firm
and the car shouldn’t pull to one side

Question 2

Tell me how you would know if there is a problem with your ABS?

Answer 2

ABS light stays on permanently

Question 3

Tell me how you would check if your power steering is working?

Answer 3

Turn wheel without engine on = steering is heavy
Turn wheel with engine on = steering is light

Question 4

Tell me where you would find the recommended tire pressures for this car

Answer 4

In owners manual or online
measure using a reliable tire pressure gauge b4 journey
must check spare wheel and replace valve caps

Question 5

Tell me how you would check the tires for sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe for use on the road

Answer 5

Use a tread depth gauge
minimum 1.6mm across the middle 3/4 of the tire
no cuts or bulges
check all the way around

Question 6

Tell me how you would check the headlights and taillights are working

Answer 6

Turn ignition on
turn on dipped headlights and check vehicles lights by exiting

Question 7

Tell me how you would check the indicators are working

Answer 7

Turn on hazard lights and check all 6 lights by exiting

Question 8

Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working

Answer 8

Turn ignition on
press brake and make use of reflective surfaces (garage door) or ask someone to check

Question 9

Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them

Answer 9

Turn ignition on and turn on dipped headlights
turn switch at end to turn on fog lights
check amber light on rev counter
only use when visibility is less than 100m

Question 10

Tell me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know main beam is on

Answer 10

Turn ignition on and turn on dipped headlights
push indicator stalk forward
check blue full beam on rev counter
push indicator stalk to you to turn off

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Rigid part should be in line with the top of your ears and as close to your head as possible

Question 12

Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 12

Pull bonnet release, push bonnet catch to left, secure with prop

Pull out yellow dipstick and wipe, replace and pull out to check

Question 13

Open the bonnet and tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient coolant

Answer 13

Open, coolant is above H logo
should be between min and max

Question 14

Open the bonnet and tell me ho you would check that you have a safe level of brake fluid

Answer 14

Open and look for hexagon with circle and brackets
should be between min and max

Question 15

Windscreen wipers

Answer 15

Pull up to turn on, adjustable speed
Turn switch at end to turn on back wipers
Pull toward to wash front screen
Push to wash back screen