1. 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.
2. Show me
how you would check that the
brake lights are working on this car.
Operate the brake pedal,
make use of reflections in windows, garage doors or ask someone to help
3. Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working.
The steering
will be heavy when the system is off and will be
light when the engine is switched on.
4.
Show me
how you would check the
parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear.
Demonstrate by applying parking brake
(handbrake) so that when it is fully applied it
secures itself, and is not at the end of
the range
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8. Show me
how you would check that the horn is working.
Check is carried out by pressing the horn
9.
Show me
how you would clean the
windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers
Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen
10. Show me how you would set the demister controls to
clear the windows effectively, this should include
front and rear screens
Set all relevant controls including - fan,
temperature, air direction / source and heated
screen to clear windscreen and windows.
11. Show me how you would switch on the rear fog
light(s) and explain when you would use it/them.
Operate switch (turn on ignition and dipped
headlights). Check warning light is on. Is used if
visibility is less than 100 meters.
12.
Show me
how you switch your headlight from dipped to main
beam and explain how you would know the main beam is
on whilst inside the car
Operate switch (with ignition on if
necessary), check with main beam warning light.
13. Tell me how
you would know if there was a problem with your anti
lock braking system.
A warning light should illuminate
if there is a fault with the anti lock braking
system
14. Tell me how
you would check that the headlights & tail lights
are working
Explanation: Operate switch (turn
on ignition if needed), then walk round vehicle.
(checking front & rear lights)
15. Tell me how
you would check that the brakes are working before
starting a journey.
Pump the brakes 3 times they should not
feel spongy or slack, also when applied the vehicle
should not pull to one side.
16.
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.
There
must be no cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth
across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and
around the entire outer circumference.
17.
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.
18.
Tell me where you would find the information for the
recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre
pressures should be checked.
The recommended pressures can be found in
the Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure
gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are
cold, don’t forget spare tyre.
19. 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.
