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open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil
open the bonnet
point to the dipstick (yellow)
SAY- pull it out, it’ll be covered in oil,get a cloth and wipe oil off, then put it back in, pull it back out and see where the oil mark is, between minimum and maximum.
if it needs oil, it goes just above it.
open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
open the bonnet
SAY- the big bottle/carton with orange/red coolant, check the level is between the minimum and maximum, NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT
open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
open the bonnet
the small circular lid, check it’s between the maximum and minimum markings
how to close the bonnet
lift slightly as you pull the bonnet stay out of the hole
clip back into holder
close the bonnet and drop before fully closed
how to open the bonnet
On the passengers side there is a catch
Pull it up
Then go to the front
There is another catch which is just right of the centre
push it to the left
Hold it as you push up the bonnet
pull the bonnet stay up into the hole
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey ?
Drive forwards slowly
press the foot brake
It shouldn’t feel spongey or slack
And the car shouldn’t pull to one side
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked?
Check and adjust all the tyres (including the spare tyres) WHEN THEY ARE COLD with an air pressure gauge.
put valve caps back on afterwards
The information can be found in the manual or sticker on the inside of door.
Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
the rigid part should be at least as high as your eye or top of your ears.
Close to the back of your head as comfortable.
Button at the bottom of head restrain.
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the roads.
Check all tyres with tread depth gauge.
NO LESS than 1.6mm across the central three quarters breadth of tyre.
No cuts or bulges on the outside
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. you don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Turn ignition on.
Turn the circular dial to the left for dipped headlights
Then you would walk around the car to check that they are all working.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system (ABS)
If there was a fault then the (ABS) sign on the dashboard would stay on when you start the car.
Tell me how you would check the direction indicators are working.
you do not need to exit the car
Press the hazard warning lights button (red triangle)
Walk around the car to make sure all 6 indicators are working.
Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working in this car
Press the foot brake
Either see reflections in windows or ask someone to check they are working.
Tell me how you would check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Give the steering wheel pressure when starting the car.
There will be slight movement.
OR when u move off the steering will be light to turn and not heavy
Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog light and explain when you would use them. you don’t need to exit the vehicle
use rear fog lights when visibility is less than 100 meters.
Turn on ignition, turn on dipped headlights, press REAR fog light button on the bottom left of circular dial.
you will know it’s on by seeing the orange dipped headlights sign on the dashboard
SWITCH OFF when conditions improve.
