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Tell me how you would 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 would 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 would check the tires to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference of the tyre.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working (no need to exit vehicle)
Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle. As this is a 'tell me' question, there's no need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you would 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 switch (turn on ignition if necessary) then walk round vehicle
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 would check that 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.
1. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system engine begins to operate.
2. Turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning
Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain how you would use them
Operate switch, check if warning light is on. Explain use.
Tell me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam was on
Operate switch, check with main beam warning light
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check 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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