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Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off and the vehicle should not pull to one side.
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Tell me where you'd find the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer's guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust when the tyres are cold. Don't forget the spare tyre and remember to refit valve caps.
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Tell me how to ensure your head restraint is correctly adjusted.
The rigid part of the restraint should be at least as high as the eyes or tops 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 the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and are safe to use.
No 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.
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Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Operate the switch then walk around the vehicle.
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Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
The warning light should illuminate.
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Tell me how you'd check the indicators are working.
Operate the hazard lights then walk around the vehicle.
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Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working.
Operate the brake pedal and use 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 a journey.
Maintaining gentle pressure on the steering wheel should result in slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively, turn the steering wheel just after moving off.
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Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you'd use them.
Operate the switch and check the warning light is on. When visibility drops 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.
Operate the switch and check the main beam warning light.
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Tell me how you'd check the engine has sufficient oil.
Clean the dipstick and reinsert; the oil level should be between the min and max markers.
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Tell me how you'd check the engine has sufficient coolant.
Level should be between min and max markers.
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Tell me how you'd check the level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Level should be between min and max markers.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

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

Back

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

Card 3

Front

Tell me how to ensure your head restraint is correctly adjusted.

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 are safe to use.

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.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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