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Question 1

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

Answer 1

• brakes should not feel spongy
• test brakes as you set off
• vehicle shouldnt pull to one side

Question 2

tell me where youd find the info for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked

Answer 2

manufacturers guide
use a reliable pressure gauge
check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
dont forget spare tyre
remember to refit valve caps

Question 3

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

Answer 3

• adjust so the rigid part of 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 possible

Question 4

tell me how youd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road

Answer 4

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

Question 5

tell me how youd check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

• turn the lights on
• then walk around the vehicle and see if they are working

Question 6

tell me how youd know if there was a problem with your antilock braking system

Answer 6

• warning lights should light up if there is a fault

Question 7

tell me how youd check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

• turn them on
• walk around the car to see if theyre working

Question 8

tell me how youd check the brake lights are working

Answer 8

• operate the brake pedal
• use reflections in windows/doors
• ask someone if they are working

Question 9

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

Answer 9

• if steering is heavy = systems not working
  2 checks:
• gentle pressure on the steering wheel maintained while the engine is started - slight noticeable movement as systems operate
• turning the steering wheel just after moving off will tell you that it is working

Question 10

tell me how youd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when youd use them

Answer 10

• turn them on using the switch
• check warning light is on
• you would use them when its foggy

Question 11

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

Answer 11

• operate switch
• check the warning light

Question 12

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

Answer 12

• identidy oil level indicator
• check oil against the minimum and maximum markers

Question 13

open the bonnet and tell me how youd check the engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 13

• identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted

Question 14

open the bonnet and tell me how youd check that you have a safe level of brake fluid

Answer 14

identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings

Question 15

show me

Answer 15

• open bonnet
• clean and wash windscreens
• switch dipped headlights
• rear demister
• horn
• demist front
• open and close window