Show Me Questions

• Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working

  Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators
• show me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car

  operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc or ask someone to help
• 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 2 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
• 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. demonstrate by applying parking brake (handbrake) so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel
• show me how you would check that the horn is working


  check is carried out by using control