Driving practical test questions

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Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should feel firm and not spongey or slack.
Brakes should be tested as you set off.
Vehicle should not pull to one side.
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Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked.
Manufacturer's guide.
Use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyre is cold.
Don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
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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.
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Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary). Then walk round vehicle.
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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.
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Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working.
Operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary).
Walk around the vehicle to check.
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Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working.
Operate the brake pedal.
Make use of reflections in windows or doors.
Or ask someone to help.
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Tell me how you'd check the power - assisted steering is working before starting the journey.
If the steering wheel becomes heavy, the system way not be working properly.
Before starting the 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 notice
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Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you'd use them.
Turn on ignition.
Switch dipped headlights on.
Check warning light is on.
Use when visibility is impaired below 100 meters.
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Tell me how you'd switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.
Turn on ignition.
Operate switch.
Check main beam warning is a blue light on the dashboard.
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Tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/ oil level indicator.
Check the oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.
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Tell me how you'd check that the engine had sufficient engine coolant.
Identify minimum and maximum level markings on header tank where fitted/ radiator filler cap.
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Tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir.
Check levels against minimum and maximum markings.
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Card 2

Front

Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked.

Back

Manufacturer's guide.
Use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyre is cold.
Don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.

Card 3

Front

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

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti - lock braking system.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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