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Created by: hayleygains
Created on: 28-01-17 14:35

How would you check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

1. Start the engine, turn the wheel very slightly, if it's working a small but noticeable movement will be felt ... OR 2. turn the steering wheel just after moving off, the wheels should move with ease. If the steering feels heavy its broken

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How would you check that the break lights are working. If you need to switch the engine on, don't start the ignition.

Press the footbrake, use reflections in windows etc, asking someone to help you if necessary. You can ask the examiner to help you check, don't start the engine.

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How would you check that the direction indicators are working

Turn the indicators or hazard warning lights on (turn the ignition if need be) then get out of the car and check front, back, and side lights

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How would you check that the horn is working (off-road only)

press it ... may need to switch the ignition on but don't start the engine

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How would you check the handbrake for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle

Press the footbrake firmly. Apply the handbrake, it should just hold the car securely

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How you would clean the windscreen using the washer and wipers

operate the control to wash and wipe the windscreen. May turn ignition on but not the engine.

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how you would set the demister controls to clear the windows effectively (front and back)

check relevant dashboard controls including fan, temperature, air direction/source and heated screen. engine doesn't need to be started

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How you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them (there's no need to exit the vehicle or start the engine)

turn the dipped headlights on and ignition if necessary, and check that the appropriate warning light is on. For less than 100m visibility

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How you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and how you would know the main beam was on whilst inside the car

Operate the switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary) and check the main beam warning light on the dashboard

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How would you check that the break lights are working. If you need to switch the engine on, don't start the ignition.

Back

Press the footbrake, use reflections in windows etc, asking someone to help you if necessary. You can ask the examiner to help you check, don't start the engine.

Card 3

Front

How would you check that the direction indicators are working

Back

Card 4

Front

How would you check that the horn is working (off-road only)

Back

Card 5

Front

How would you check the handbrake for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle

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