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• how you would check breaks are working before starting a journey

  • just as you move off operate brakes
  • should not feel spongy
  • car should not pull to one side
• where you’d find info for recommended tyre pressure, how tyre pressure should be checked

  • info found in car manufacturers guide/ manual
  • check by using reliable pressure gauge when tyres are cold
  • don’t forget spare tyre/ to refit valve caps
• how you make sure head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides best protect in event of a crash

  • centre part of head restraint is at least as high as eye or top of ears
  • as close to back as head as is comfortable
  • some restraints may not be adjustable
• how you’d check tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to be used on the road

  • no cuts or bulges on sides
  • legally tread depth must be 1.6mum across central breadth around tyre and around entire outer circumference
  • can be measured using tread depth gauge
• headlights/ tail lights working

  • turn on light switch
  • turn on car ignition if necessary
  • walk around vehicle to check lights
• problem with anti-lock breaking system

  warning light will illuminate on dashboard
• check direction indicators are working

  • hazard warning lights on
  • walk around the car
• break lights working on car

  • operate brake pedal
  • ask someone to help
  • make use of reflections in windows/ doors
• check power-assisted steering is working before starting journey

  • if heavy may be faulty
  • 2 checks (do with mona)
• rear fog lights

  • operate switch
  • check warning light is on
  • must only be used in foggy, low visibility conditions
  • must be turned off once fog disperses
• switch headlight from dipped to mainbeam. explain how you’d know main beam is on

  • operate light switch
  • active main beam lights
  • check blue main beam warning light is on