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14 Cards in this Set
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Tell me how you’d check that the break lights are working before stating a journey |
Breaks shouldn’t feel spongy or slack when you press them |
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Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how types pressure should be checked |
In the manufacturers guide and with a pressure gauge |
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Tell me how you make sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crahs |
Should feel comfortable with eyes or ears in line with the rigid part of the head rest |
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Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road |
No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three quarters of the tyre all around outer circumference |
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Tell me how you’d check thag the headlights and tail lights are working |
Turn vehicle on and walk around the car |
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Tell me how your know if their was a problem with your anti lock braking system |
Warning lights should illuminate if there’s a fault |
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Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working |
Use hazard lights and walk round car to check if they work |
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Tell me how you’d check the break lights are working on this car |
Press pedal and use reflections and mirrors, or ask someone to check for you |
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Tell me how you’d check the power assisted steering wheel is working before starting a journey |
Turn steering wheel just after moving off and it will give immediate indication that it’s working |
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Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them |
Use the switch and check the warning light is on and only use when visibility is seriously reduced |
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Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you know the beam is on |
Use switch and check that the main beam warning light is on |
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Open Bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil |
Open bonnet and pull out dipstick, wipe with a clean cloth then put back in. Take out again and if it’s got oil between min and max lines then there’s enough oil |
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Open bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine had sufficient engine coolant |
Check coolant level by looking at max an min, if it’s below min then top it up |
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Open bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid |
Check that break fluid is in between max and min levels, if it’s low then top it up |
