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Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel slack or spongy. Brakes should be tested as you set off. The car should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked.
In the manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
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. Note that some restraints might not be adjustable.
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.
No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
To do this you would operate the switch, possibly by turning on the ignition if necessary before hand, then walking around the vehicle to check the headlights and tail lights are on.
Tell me how you’d know if there is a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
The warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
To do this you would operate the switch, turning on the ignition if necessary and then walk around the vehicle to check the direction indicators are working.
Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.
To do this you would operate the brake pedal and make use if reflections in windows or doors, or alternatively ask someone to help you.
Tell me how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, two simple checks can be made. 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. Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use it/ them. Done exit vehicle.
Operate switch,( turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
Operate switch (ignition on if necessary). Check with main beam warning light.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/ oil level indicator, describe check of oil level again the minimum and maximum markers.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and describe how to top up to correct level.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check levels against high and low markings.
