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Question 1

How to check brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack, should be tested as you set off, vehicle should not pull to one side

Question 2

Where is information for recommended tyre pressure for car and how to check them

Answer 2

Manufacture’s guide
Use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps

Question 3

How to make sure head restraint is correctly adjusted for protection in a crash

Answer 3

Rigid part of restraint is at least as high as eyes or top of ears, and as close to back of head as comfortable

Question 4

Check tyres have enough tread depth and safe condition

Answer 4

No cuts or bulges. 1.6mm tread depth across central 3/4 of breadth of tyre, and around entire outer circumference

Question 5

Check headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

Flip switch, show how. Walk around vehicle and check them.

Question 6

How to know if there’s a problem with the anti-lock braking system

Answer 6

Start engine light, if warning stays on it is a problem (abs)

Question 7

Check direction indicators are working

Answer 7

Flick switch, walk around and check them

Question 8

Check brake lights are working

Answer 8

Operate brake pedal, use a mirror or reflection or a friend

Question 9

Check power-assisted steering is working

Answer 9

If steering is heavy system may not be working correctly. Before starting can do checks:
1. Gentle pressure on steering wheel, maintained while engine is started, should result in slight but noticeable movement
2. Turn steering wheel just after moving off to give immediate indication that power assisting is functioning

Question 10

Switch on rear fog lights and when to use it them

Answer 10

Operate switch and check light is on. Used when there’s fog so cars can see you easily

Question 11

How to switch headlights from dipped to main beam

Answer 11

Operate switch and check main beam warning light is on

Question 12

Open bonnet and check engine had enough oil

Answer 12

Identify dipstick/oil level marker, check of oil level against min/max markers

Question 13

Open the bonnet and say how to check engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 13

Identify high/low level markings on a header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, describe how to top up to correct level

Question 14

Open bonnet and how to check safe level of of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 14

Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings

Question 15

Parallel parking

Answer 15

• when my window is adjacent to their middle pillar, stat going back and 1 left turn
• Change wheel again when 13.30 degrees, go straight
• When doorhandle is on the curb one right loop
• Straighten when in correct place
• If far from curb half steer left, bring it close, half right