How you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
When pushing down on pedal it should not feel spongy or slack. Car should not pull to one side when using the brakes
Where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked
Use a reliable pressure gauge. Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold. Refit valve caps after checking.
How you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
Rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye on top of the ears and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.
How you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tyre protection depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Should have no cuts or bulges. Should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
How you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Operate the switch (after turning off the ignition) then walk around to check the headlights.
Tell me how you’d know if there is a problem with the anti lock braking system (ABS)
A warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
How you’d check the direction indicators are working.
You’d operate the indicator switch (after turning on the ignition) or turn on hazard warning Lights Then walk round and check the lights.
Tell me how you’d check the lights are working on this car.
Operate the brake pedal, make sure of reflections in windows or doors or ask someone to check.
How you’d check the power assisted steering is working.
If the steering wheel becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey; maintaining gentle pressure on the steering wheel while the engine is started should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Turning the wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
How you’d switch on the rear fog lights and why you’d use them.
Operate the switch after turning on dipped headlights if necessary and check the instrument warning light come on.
How you’d switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
Operate the switch (ignition or engine on if necessary) and check that the main beam warning light come on. Remember to switch off the headlights when no longer needed.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Open the bonnet and secure if necessary. Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against minimum and maximum markers. Close the bonnet before driving.
Now you’d check the engine had sufficient oil.
Open bonnet and secure. Identify high and low level markings on the header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and describe how to top up to a correct level.
How your check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Open and secure bonnet. Identify brake fluid reservoir and describe how to top up to correct level.