Practical

Question 1

Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working

Answer 1

Press brake pedal, make use of reflection in window etc or ask for someone to help

Question 2

Tell how to check the brakes are working.

Answer 2

Press brake pedal, brakes should not feel spongy. The car should not pull to one side when braking.

Question 3

Tell me where you would find the tyre pressures info / how tyre pressures should be checked

Answer 3

In the car manufacturers handbook / use a reliable pressure gage, check and adjust when tyres are cold

Question 4

Tell how you would check the tyres tread depth and their general condition

Answer 4

Check tyres for damage. Minimum of 1.6mm tread depth across the whole of the tyre.

Question 5

Tell how you would check that the power assisted steering is working

Answer 5

The steering should feel light. If it feels heavy it may not work properly.

Question 6

Tell you would check the parking brake (handbrake) is working

Answer 6

The handbrake should hold the car still when applied and should not come up too far

Question 7

Tell how you would check the indicators are working

Answer 7

Switch on hazard warning lights and walk round vehicle.

Question 8

Tell how high should the head rest be

Answer 8

Head height. Level with the top of your head.

Question 9

Tell how you would know if the anti locking braking (ABS) system had a fault?

Answer 9

Warning light on dash should illuminate if there is a fault

Question 10

Tell how to turn on headlight

Answer 10

Twist fat end left section stalk up two clicks

Question 11

Tell how to operate fog lights

Answer 11

Turn on headlights as above and twist right section of lighting stalk up one for rear fog and two twists for front

Question 12

Tell how to turn on main beam

Answer 12

Turn headlights by twisting end of indicator stick and then push stick forwards, blue light shows on dash when in use.

Question 13

Where is the engine coolant tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level

Answer 13

Identify high/low level marking on coolant tank (triangle on cap)

Question 14

How do you check the oil?

Answer 14

Point to pale green dipstick, then remove and wipe dipstick, put it back, then remove again, and check oil level

Question 15

How do you fill up the oil?

Answer 15

Identify the black oil fill cap and pour in some oil, then check level on dipstick

Question 16

Where is the brake fluid bottle and how do you check it?

Answer 16

Identify bottle with yellow cap on it and check level against high/low markings

Question 17

Where is the windscreen wash bottle

Answer 17

Identify the bottle with blue cap and explain how to check level