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how you’d check the brakes are working before starting a journey
- breaks should not feel spongy or slack
- brakes should be tested as you set off
- vehicle should not pull to one side
where you’d find the info for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
- manufacturers guide
- use a reliable pressure gauge
- check and adjust tyres when they are cold
- don’t forget spare tyre
- don’t forget to refit valve caps
how to make sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides protection
make sure the middle of the head rest is in line with drivers eyes
how you’d check tyres to ensure 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 spread across the bread of the tyre
how to check headlights and tail lights working
- turn on ignition
- walk around to check bulbs are working
- look for reflections
how you’d know if there was a problem with ABS
- turn on ignition
- if ABS light stays on then its not working
how you’d check indicators are working
- turn on ignition
- press hazard button
- walk around to check bulbs are working
- look for reflection
check brake lights working
- turn on ignition
- operate the break pedal
- look for reflections or ask someone to check
check power assisted steering is working
- gentle pressure on the wheel, maintained whilst engine is started
- should result in noticeable movement as system begins to operate
- or, turning wheel just as moving off to check steering isn’t heavy
switch on rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them
- turn on ignition
- press button
- jellyfish icon illuminates
- used when visibility is below 100metres
switch your dipped headlights to main beam and explain how you know main beam is on
- turn on ignition
- push indicator forward
- check warning light is on
