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How would you tell the brakes are working before starting a journey?
Brakes shouldn't feel spongy or slack.
Test as you set off- should not pull to one side.
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Where would you find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how should tyre pressures be checked?
manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gage, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold. spare tyre
refit valve caps
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How do you make sure the your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?
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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How would you check the tyres have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use on the roads?
No cuts and bulges.
Tread should depth be 1.6mm
across the central three quarters of breadth of tyre.
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How would you check the headlights and tail lights are working? Not exiting the vehicle
Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary)
walk around the vehicle
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How would you know there is a problem with your anti lock braking system?
ABS warning light would show up
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Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working?
you'd operate the switch and walk around the vehicle.
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How would you tell the break lights are working in this car?
Operate the break peda.
Ask someone to help or use reflections in windows and doors.
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Tell me how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting the journey.
If steering becomes heavey it may not be working properly.
Do 2 simple checks
Gentle pressure on the steering wheel maintained whilst engine is started, results in slight but noticeable movement.
Turning wheel just after moving off indicates Power assi
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Where would you find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how should tyre pressures be checked?

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manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gage, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold. spare tyre
refit valve caps

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How do you make sure the your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?

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How would you check the tyres have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use on the roads?

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How would you check the headlights and tail lights are working? Not exiting the vehicle

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