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how would u check ur brakes are working
they shouldn’t feel spongy or slack
they should be tested as u move off
vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side
where would u find information for recommended tyre pressure for car and how should tyre pressure be checked
manufacture guide
use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressure when tyres are cold
have a spare tyre
refit valve caps
how would u make sure head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides protection in crash
should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is atleast as high as the eyes/top of ears and as close to back of head as is comfortable
how would u check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and general condition is safe to use on road
no cuts and bulges
1.6mm tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of tyre and around entire circumference of tyre
how would u check headlight/taillights are working
ud operate the switch, turn on ignition if necessary then walk around vehicle
how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
how would you check the direction indicators are working
operate switch, turn in ignition if necessary
then walk around vehicle
how would you check the brake lights are working
ud operate break pedal, make use of reflections in windows/doors
ask some to help if necessary
how would u check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey
if the steering is heavy, the system may not be working so 2 checks should be made
- gentle pressure on steering wheel maintained while engine is started, should result in slight/noticeable movement as system begins to operate
- alternately turning steering wheel just after moving off will give immediate indication that power assistance is working
how would u check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey
if the steering is heavy, the system may not be working so 2 checks should be made
- gentle pressure on steering wheel maintained while the engine has started, should result in slight/noticeable movement as system begins to operate
- alternatively turning steering wheel just after moving off will give immediate indication that power assistance is working
how would u switch on the rear fog light(s) explain when you’d use it/them
operate switch turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary check warning lights are on
how would u switch headlight from dipped to main beam and how would yk main beam is on
operate switch with ignition/engine on if necessary check with main beam warning light
how would u switch headlight from dipped to main beam and how would yk main beam is on
operate switch with ignition/engine on if necessary check with main beam warning light
tell me how u would check engine has sufficient oil
identify dipstick/oil level indicator
describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers
how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, describe how to top up to correct level.
