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Tell me how you would 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. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
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Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Find the recommended pressures in the manufacturer's guide. Test the pressures of all four tyres and the spare tyre using a reliable pressure gauge when tyres are cold. Do not forget to refit the 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 that the rigid part of the 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 would check the tyres to ensure they have the sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
There must be no cutes 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 would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.
I would operate the switch to turn on the lights and walk around the vehicle to check if the are working.
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Tell me how you would know if there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-clock system.
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Tell me how you would check the direction indicators are working.
I would operate the indicator and walk around the vehicle to check the lights.
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Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
I would operate the brake pedal and make use of reflections in windows or doors / ask someone to help to tell me if they are working.
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Tell me how you would check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two checks can be made: 1 - Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started should result in a slight but noticeable movement as
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Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them.
Operate switch and check if the warning light is on. They should be used in foggy conditions to increase vision of the road and of the car to other drivers.
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Tell me how you switch the headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know that the main beam is on.
Operate switch and check the main beam warning light.
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify the dipstick. The dipstick should be taken out cleaned, put back in and checked so that the oil level is between the minimum and maximum markers.
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Coolant should be between the minimum and maximum markers on the header tank.
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Brake fluid should be between the minimum and maximum markings.
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Card 2

Front

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

Back

Find the recommended pressures in the manufacturer's guide. Test the pressures of all four tyres and the spare tyre using a reliable pressure gauge when tyres are cold. Do not forget to refit the 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 would check the tyres to ensure they have the 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 would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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