User:Rebluk

Show me how you would check that the horn is working.

Press the horn and listen to make sure it is working.

Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.

On a slight slope release the parking brake (handbrake) and then reapply it. When it is applied it should stop the car from moving. If you have to pull it up more firmly, then it is near the end of its working travel and needs adjusting or replacing.

Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

If the steering becomes heavy the steering may be faulty. Before starting a journey, with the engine started, the steering should feel light and easy to turn.

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Information will be found using the car manufacturer's manual. Check the tyre pressures by using a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold. Don't forget the spare and remember to refit the valve caps.

Tell me how you would check the tyres to show their general condition is safe to use on the road.

A road worthy tyre will have no cuts or bulges. The tread depth should be at least 1.6mm across the central 3/4s of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

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 as is comfortable. To adjust it there is a button to press at the side.

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

The brake pedal should not feel slack, you should feel pressure pushing back as you push it down. As you move off check the brakes, the car should not pull to one side.

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.

Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.

For the front windows set all relevant controls including fan and air direction, press the button to clear the rear heated window.

Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.

Operate control to wash and wipe both front and rear windows (turn ignition on.)

Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

Ask someone to help as you will need to press the brake pedal (ignition needs to be on.), or use a reflection in windows or garage doors etc.

Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.

Turn on lights (turn ignition on), walk around the car and check that the lights are on.

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

Switch on the indicators or hazard warning lights and walk around the car to see if all the indicators are working correctly.

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 (will need ignition on), check with main beam warning light.

Show me how you would switch on the front and rear fog lights, and explain when you would use them.

Operate switches (turn on dipped headlights and ignition). Check warning light is on. Explain that you should switch them on when visibility is reduced to less than 100 metres.

Open the bonnet and identify where you would check the engine oil level, and tell me how you would check that the engine has enough oil.

Identify the dipstick, pull it out and clean it, then put it back in. Take it out and check that the oil level is between the minimum and maximum markings. Top it up if required.

Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.

Open the bonnet and identify the reservoir. Look to see if you can see water in it. If you can't see the level of water, you can operate the windscreen washers inside the car to see if there is water in.

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 the brake fluid reservoir and check the fluid level against the minimum and maximum levels.

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the engine has the correct level.

Identify the coolant tank and check the minimum and maximum markings. To top it up, if it is low, unscrew the cap and fill to the required level. Make sure the engine is cold before removing the cap.