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19 Cards in this Set
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Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working. |
Turn on ignition NOT engine. Turn on both indicators. Explain light on dashboard means they're working. |
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Show me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car, (if you need to switch the ignition on, please don’t start the engine). |
Turn on ignition NOT engine. Press brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. |
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Show me, or explain how you would check that 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 simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning. |
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Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle. |
Apply footbrake firmly to secure the car. Take the handbrake off. Put the handbrake back on, securing the car. |
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Show me how you would check that the horn is working. |
Does ignition need to be turned on for horn to work? Press horn in middle of steering wheel. |
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Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers. |
Ignition? Pull Operate control TOWARDS window screen to make it spray. Press up once for slow window clean then down once to stop. |
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Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them, (no need to exit vehicle). |
Ignition on DON'T start engine. Turn on dipped headlights? Turn on by pressing the symbol where the light is facing right. This will illuminate once it is on. Use when visibility is below 100m. (Good rule of thumb is if you can't see the tail lights of the car in front.) |
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Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on. |
Turn on ignition. Turn dial to dipped beam (second one NOT parking lights). Press stalk on left AWAY from steering wheel. A blue symbol will come on to tell me it's on. To turn of press again. To flash main lights pull towards steering wheel. |
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Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively. |
Press demisting button (like a grill above air conditioning wheel). Demister is to roll down the windows mechanically at front and manually at back. Ask test person to wipe down mirrors with tissue. |
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Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil. |
Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum / maximum markers. |
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Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level. |
Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level. |
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Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid. |
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. |
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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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Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level. |
Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Only fill with clean water. |
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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. |
I would find this in the manufacturer’s guide. I'd use a reliable pressure gauge. I'd check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold I wouldn’t forget spare tyre. I'd remember to refit 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 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. In this car you adjust it by pushing this button at the side. For me it is as low as it goes. |
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Tell me how you would 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 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference. |
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Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working (no need to exit vehicle). |
Turn on ignition NOT engine. Then I would walk round vehicle. As this is a ‘tell me’ question, there is no need to physically check the lights. |
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Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system. |
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system. |
