Q

Question 1

Tell me how you would check that the breaks are working before you start the journey

Answer 1

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack.
Brakes should be tested as you set off.
Vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side.

Question 2

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked

Answer 2

Manufactures guide.
Use a reliable pressure gauge.
Check and adjust pressure when tyres are cold.
Remember to refit valve caps.

Question 3

Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

Answer 3

Make sure the middle of the head restraint is in line with you eyes and ears and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. (Middle go head)
Button on side to adjust.

Question 4

Tell me how you would check tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the roads

Answer 4

Not cuts or 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.

Question 5

Tell me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

Operate the switch then walk around the vehicle, and to check tail lights back up to a safe wall and check for reflection

Question 6

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the anti- lock braking system

Answer 6

Warning lights should illuminate if there is a fault

Question 7

Tell me how you would check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

Operate the hazard warning lights and walk around vehicle to check. There should be 6 total

Question 8

Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working on the car

Answer 8

Operate the brake pedal and look for reflections in windows or ask someone to help

Question 9

Tell me how you would check power steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 9

Gentle pressure on the steering, with engine on, should result in a slight movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the wheel just after moving off will give immediate indication

Question 10

Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them

Answer 10

Operate the switch( turn on dipped headlights and ignition)
Check warning light in on.
Use when visibility is down to 100metres

Question 11

Tell me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know they’re on

Answer 11

Operate the switch (to left of the steering wheel)

Check main beam warning light

Question 12

Tell me how you would check the level of the windscreen washer reservoir

Answer 12

Lift off the cap and make a visual check regularly

Question 13

Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 13

Identify dipstick and oil level indicator.
Remove dipstick, and wipe the end clean
Fully reinsert and remove once again and check the oil level against the minimum and maximum

Question 14

Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check the engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 14

Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitter or radiator filler cap
Describe how to top up level

Question 15

Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 15

Identify reservoir

Check level against the maximum and minimum markings