Tell me how you’d check that
the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel
spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not
pull to one side.
Tell me where you’d find the
information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre
pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide,
use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold,
don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
Tell me how you make sure
your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in
the event of a crash.
The head restraint
should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high
as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is
comfortable. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable.
Tell me how you’d check the
tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general
condition is safe to use on the road.
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.
Tell me how you’d check that
the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Explain you’d operate
the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is
a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).
Tell me 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.
Tell me how you’d check the
direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Explain you’d operate
the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as
this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you’d check the
brake lights are working on this car.
Explain you’d operate
the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to
help.
Tell me how you’d check the
power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If
the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before
starting a journey, 2 simple checks can be made.
Gentle pressure on the
steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a
slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively
turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate
indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Tell me how you’d switch on
the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to
exit the vehicle.
Operate switch (turn
on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on.
Explain use.
Tell me how you switch your
headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is
on.
Operate switch (with
ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.
Open the bonnet and tell me
how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/oil
level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum
markers.
Open the bonnet and tell me
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, and describe
how to top up to correct level.
Open the bonnet and tell me
how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir,
check level against high and low markings.
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