Driving test: question & answer

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Created on: 01-08-17 11:44

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?

The brakes should not feel spongey or slack. Test them as you set off, the vehicle should not pull to one side

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Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is & tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level?

identify reservoir (under bonnet). Check the level of windscreen washer is above the minimum mark on the side.

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Tell me where you would find the info for recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures could be checked?

Manufacturer's guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge- check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold; spare tyre; 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?

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, as close to the back of the head as comfortable.

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

Check that the tyres have no cuts and bulges on the side wall of the tyre and ensure that there is a minimum of 1.6mm of tread across the central 3/4 of the breath tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

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

Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary) then walk round the vehicle to check.

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Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your antilock braking system?

Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the ABS

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Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is & tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level?

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identify reservoir (under bonnet). Check the level of windscreen washer is above the minimum mark on the side.

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Tell me where you would find the info for recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures could be checked?

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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?

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

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