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Question 1

Check the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

• Shouldn’t feel spongy or slack
• Brakes tested as you set off
• Vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side

Question 2

Where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressure should e check

Answer 2

• Manufacturer’s guide
• Use a reliable pressure gauge
• Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
• Always carry a spare tyre
• Refit valve caps

Question 3

Make sure the head restraint is adjusted correctly providing protection for a crash

Answer 3

• adjusted s the rigid part is at least as high as the eye
• as close to the back of the head as comfortable

Question 4

Check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth

Answer 4

• no cuts and 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

Question 5

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

• Turn on the ignition
• Operate the switch
• Walk around the vehicle and check the lights

Question 6

How to identify a problem with the anti-lock braking system

Answer 6

ABS warning light should illuminate on dashboard

Question 7

How to check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

• Turn on ignition
• Operate the switch
• Walk around the vehicle to check lights

Question 8

How to check the brake lights work

Answer 8

• press on the brake pedal and check using reflection in windows or doors
• ask someone to help

Question 9

Checking power-assisted steering is working before a journey

Answer 9

• gentle pressure on the steering wheel while engine is started
• should have slight but noticeable movement as the systems begin to operate

Question 10

Switching on the rear fog lights and when to use them

Answer 10

• Operate switch
• check warning light is on
• use when you can’t see more than 100m in front of you

Question 11

Switching your headlight from dipped to main beam

Answer 11

• Operate the switch
• Check the dashboard for main beam warning light

Question 12

How you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 12

• open bonnet
• identify dipstick/ oil level indicator
• check of oil level is between minimum and maximum markers

Question 13

Check the engine has sufficient engine coolangt

Answer 13

• check radiator filler cap
• top up to correct level

Question 14

Check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 14

• identify reservoir
• fluid should be between high and low markings