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

Apply the indicators or hazard warning switch and

check the function of all indicator lights (ignition on) 

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Brakes should not feel spongey or slack. Brakes

should be testerd as you set off. Vehicle should not pull.

Identify where the windscreen washer resevoir is

Identify resevoir and explain that you should check

and tell me how to check the level.

operation of washers, and keep level topped up.

Show how you would check that the brake lights

Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections, or ask

are working.

someone to help you.

Show me/ explain how you would check that the

With ignition off, the steering will be heavy and difficult

power assisted steering is working.

to move. With engine running it will be easy to turn.

Tell me where you would find the information for

Manufacturers guide, or fuel filler flap. Use a reliable

the recommended tyre pressures for this car.

guage on cold tyres. Not forgetting spare. Remember to

And how the tyre pressures should be checked.

refit valve caps.

Show me how you would check the parking brake

Apply footbrake firmly. Demonstrate by pulling on

for excessive wear.

handbrake, showing that the car is secured, and is not

at the end of its working travel.

Open the bonnet, tell me how you check that the

Identify dipstick, describe how to check the oil level

engine has sufficient oil.

against the minimum/maximum markers.

Open the bonnet, tell me how you check that the

Identify max/min markings on header tank and

engine coolant is at the correct level.

describe how to top up to correct level. (Cold engine)

Open the bonnet, tell me how you check that the

Identify resevoir, check level against max/min markings.

brake system has a safe level of hydraulic fluid.

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint

It should be adjusted so that the rigid part is at eye

is correctly adjusted so it provides the best

level, and as close to the back of your head as possible.

protection in the event of a crash.

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure

No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the

that they have sufficient tread depth and that their

central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the

general condition is safe to use on the road.

entire outer circumference.

Show me how you would check that the horn is

Check is carried out by pushing horn button (turn on

working (off road only).

ignition).

Show me how you would clean the windscreen

Operate washer button (turn on ignition).

using the windscreen washer and wipers.

Tell me how you would check that the headlights

Turn on lights and ignition, then walk round vehicle and

& tail lights are working. (no need to exit vehicle)

visually check.

Show me how you would set the demister

Set all relivant controls: fan-high; direction-screen;

controls to clear all the windows. Front and back.

temp-high; a/c-on; rear screen heater on.

Show me how you would switch on the rear fog

Turn on headlights, fog light and ignition. Check warning

light and explain when you would use it.

light is on. Explain use: when vision seriously reduced.

Tell me how you would know if there was a

Warning light will illuminate if there is a fault with

problem with the anti-lock brake system.

the a-b-s.

Show me how to switch the headlights from

Operate switch (with headlights and ignition on).

dipped to main beam and explain how you would

Check the main beam warning light.

know the main beam is on whilst in the car.