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How you’d check the breaks are working before starting a journey |
Breaks should not feel spongey or slack, should be tested as you set off, should not pull to one side |
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Tell me where you’d find information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked |
Manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps |
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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 that the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears and as close to the back of the head as possible |
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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 |
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Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and taillights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle |
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) and walk around the vehicle (but don’t actually do it) |
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Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti lock breaking system |
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault |
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Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. Don’t need to exit the vehicle. |
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) then walk around vehicle (don’t actualy do it) |
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Tell me how you’d check break lights are working |
Operate the break pedal, check for reflections in windows or doors or ask someone for help |
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Tell me how you’d check the power assisted steering is working before the journey |
If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting, 2 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 you an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning |
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Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them |
Operate switch, check warning light is on. Explain use- poor visibility in fog |
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Tell me how you’d switch your headlights from doors to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on |
Operate switch, check with main beam warning light |
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Tell me how you’d switch your headlights from doors to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on |
Operate switch, check with main beam warning light |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient oil |
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe checking oil against minimum and maximum markers |
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Tell me how you’d switch your headlights from doors to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on |
Operate switch, check with main beam warning light |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient oil |
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe checking oil against minimum and maximum markers |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient 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 |
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Tell me how you’d switch your headlights from doors to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on |
Operate switch, check with main beam warning light |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient oil |
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe checking oil against minimum and maximum markers |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient 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 |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid |
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings. |
