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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. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer's guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge to check and adjust pressure in all tyres (plus the spare tyre) when tyres are cold. Remember to refit valve caps.
Tell me how you make sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
The 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, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. Note: some restraints might not be adjustable.
Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
No cuts and bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire circumference.
Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Turn on ignition, operate switch, walk around the vehicle to check all bulbs.
Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
Warning light on dashboard should illuminate if there is a fault.
Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working.
Turn on ignition, turn on hazard warning lights, walk around the vehicle to check all orange bulbs are working.
Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.
Operate the brake pedal and look for red brake lights. Make use of reflections in windows or cars or ask someone for help.
Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Place gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintain while the engine is started, there should be a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. if the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly.
Tell me how you switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you'd use them.
Operate the switch and check the warning light is on. Use when visibility is below 100m.
Tell me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.
Turn on ignition, operate switch and check the main beam warning light on the dashboard is on.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick. Explain you would pull out and check oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify coolant reservoir. Explain you would check level against high and low level markers. If low, top up with a 50/50 mix a coolant and water and run engine before checking again.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir. Check level against the high and low markings on the reservoir. If low, top up with the type of hydraulic brake fluid recommended in the manufacturers guide.