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Question 1

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

Answer 1

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Question 2

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

Answer 2

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Question 3

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?

Answer 3

left-hand side

Question 4

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?

Answer 4

middle of the car

Question 5

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?

Answer 5

sound the horn

Question 6

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?

Answer 6

middle of the car

Question 7

When ii’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?

Answer 7

top right

Question 8

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

Answer 8

The brakes shouldn’t feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. The car should not pull to one side.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressure when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps

Question 10

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 10

The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.

Question 11

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 11

No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circunnference of the tyre.

Question 12

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Answer 12

Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle

Question 13

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

Answer 13

Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.

Question 14

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Answer 14

Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

lf the steering becornes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 simple checks can be made.

1. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate” 2. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.

Question 17

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle”

Answer 17

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

Fog lights are designed to be used when visibility is severely restricted, chiefly by fog, but also in other poor visibility conditions such as snow or heavy rain. They are designed to make you more visible, rather than helping to light your way

They should only be used when your car’s main lights won’t be enough to make you visible to other road users.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.

Question 19

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Answer 19

Open the bonnet

Find and identify the dipstick and remove it to check if the oil is between the minimum and maximum markers.

Wipe the dipstick with a dry cloth and then check the oil level again.

If it needs topping up you can do so via the oil filler cap

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Open the bonnet

Find and identify the engine coolant expansion tank.

Check the coolant level is between the minimum and maximum markers.

Remember that you should check the level when the engine is cold as the liquid will expand when hot.

Question 21

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Answer 21

Open the bonnet

Find and identify the brake fluid reservoir.

Check the fluid level is between the minimum and maximum markers.