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How to check brakes are working before starting a journey
They should not feel spongy or slack as you set off and vehicle should not pull to one side
Where would you find information for recommended tyre pressures
Manufacturers guide
How tyre pressures should be checked
With a reliable pressure gauge when they are cold check the spare tire and remember to refit valve caps
How head restraint should be correctly adjusted
Rigid part should be high as eyes or top of ears and close to back of head as comfortable
How you check tires to ensure sufficient tread depth and general condition is safe for road
No cuts and bulges, 1.6 mm of tread depth across central 3/4 of the tire breadth and around entire circumference
How to check headlights and tail lights are working
Operate switch with ignition if necessary, walk around vehicle to check
How you would know there was a problem with anti-lock braking system
Warning light
How you check the direction indicators are working
Operate switch with ignition if necessary, walkaround vehicle to check
How you check the brake lights are working
Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections to check or ask someone to help
How to check power assisted steering is working
Gentle pressure on steering wheel when engine is started , Should be slight but noticeable movement OR
Turning the steering wheel when moving off will give indication that power assistance is functioning
How are you switch on rear fog lights and explain when you use them
Right part test away twice, orange light, only used when can’t see in fog 100 foot
How are you switch headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know main beam was on
Whole left stick towards you (from dipped) and main beam warning light will come on (BLUE)
How you check engine has sufficient oil
Identify dipstick, take out and wipe then put back in and take out again, check oil level against minimum and maximum markers
How are you check engine has sufficient engine coolant
Thermostat picture, check against high and low-level markings
How you check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
Yellow, check against high and low level markings
