Driving test practical

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Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
Check brakes aren't SLACK BEFORE setting off
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Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer's guide. Pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold,
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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.
In line with eyes/ears.
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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.
Tread depth should be 1.6mm and there should be no cuts in tyre
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Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Turn them on and exit the vehicle to check and walk around it
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Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
ABS warning light
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Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Turn them on and exit the vehicle to check and walk around vehicle
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Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car
Press brake pedal and look for reflections of lights/ask someone to check
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Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Steering should not be heavy. 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
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Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Activate them and when visibility is below 100m
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Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
turn it on, and warning light will be on
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.
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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.
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

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

Back

Manufacturer's guide. Pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold,

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 the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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