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Q1: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey. Just as you move off - the brakes. They should not feel - and the car should not - to - -
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Operate Spongy Pull One Side
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Q2: Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. Information will be found using the - - - Check the tyre pressures using a - - - when the tyres are - Don't forget the - - and remember to refit the - -
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Car Manufacturers Manual Reliable Pressure Gauge Cold Spare Tyre Valve Caps
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Q3: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted, so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash. Head restraint should be adjusted so the - - of the head restraint is at least as high as the - or the - of the - and as close to the - of the head as is -
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Centre Part Eyes Top Ears Back Comfortable
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Q4: Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road. A safe tyre will have no - or - on the sides, the tread depth must be at least - across the central - of the breadth of the tyre and the outer - and can be measured using a - - gauge.
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Cuts Bulges 1.6mm 3/4 Circumference Tread Depth
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Q5: Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and taillights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle. This is a ‘tell me’ question, so you do not need to physically check the lights. You would turn on the - - and the car - if needed, then - - the vehicle to check the lights
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Lights Switch Ignition Walk Around
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Q6: Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system. A - - should - on the - if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
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Warning Light Illuminate Dashboard
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Q7: Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. This is a ‘tell me’ question, so you do not need to physically check the indicators. Activate the - - - and - - - - to see if all indicators are working correctly.
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Hazard Warning Lights Walk Around The Car
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Q8: Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car. This is a ‘tell me’ question, so you do not need to physically check the brake lights. Operate the - -, make use of - in windows or doors, or - - to help.
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Brake Pedal Reflections Ask Someone
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Q9: Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey. If steering becomes - power steering may be faulty. Before starting a journey two checks can be made. 1: - - on the steering wheel should result in - but - movement. 2: Turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an - indication, as steering should be - - if all is working.
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Heavy Gentle Pressure Slight Noticeable Immediate Very Easy
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Q10: Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. Operate - . Check - - is on. Fog lights must only be used in - - - conditions and must be - - when fog disperses
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Switch Warning Light Foggy Low Visibility Turned Off
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Q11: Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on. Operate - - , ignition may need to be switched on or engine started, activate - - lights, and check the blue - - warning light is on
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Light Switch Main Beam Main Beam
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Q12: Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil. Identify the - . Explain that you would - the - and - - the end with the maximum and minimum - -, and - - . Remove again and check - - against min and max markings. If oil level is low, - - with oil but do not - -.
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Dipstick Remove Dipstick Wipe Clean Level Indicator Fully Reinsert Oil Level Top Up Over Fill
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Q13: Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant. Identify the - - - and check the - and - level indicator on the - of the - . Explain if coolant is - the minimum mark, more - will need to be added. Explain to do this you would - the - - when the engine is - and pour in coolant until the - - is reached.
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Engine Coolant Tank Minimum Maximum Side Tank Below Coolant Unscrew Tank Cap Cold Maximum Mark
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Q14: Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid. Identify - - reservoir, check level against - and - markings
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Brake Fluid High Low
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