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Answer
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How would you check the brakes are working before a journey?
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Should not feel spongy or slack
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Vehicle should not pull to one side
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Where would you find the information for the recommended car tyre pressures?
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Manufacturer's guide
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How would you check the tyre pressure?
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Use a reliable pressure gauge
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Check when the tyres are cold
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Check spare tyre
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Remember to refit valve caps
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How would you make sure your head restraint was correctly adjusted?
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Rigid part is at least as high as the eye
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How would you check the tyres?
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No cut or bulges
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1.6mm of tread depth
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How would you check the head lights and tail lights are working?
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Turn on lights by rotating switch
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Walk around the car
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How would you check the indicators are working?
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Turn on hazard lights
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Walk around the car
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How would you check the brake lights are working?
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Operate brake pedal
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Reverse up to a reflective surface
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How would you check the power-assisted steering is working?
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Gentle pressure on the steering wheel
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Slight movement as engine is started
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Turn wheel right after moving off
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How would you switch on the rear fog lights?
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Using the switch
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Check warning light is on
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How would you switch the headlights from dipped to main beam?
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Using the switch
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Check warning light is on
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How would you check the engine oil level?
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Identify dipstick
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Check against minimum/maximum markers
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When engine is cold
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How would you check the engine coolant level?
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Identify high/low level markings on header tank
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Top up
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When engine is cold
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How would you check that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid?
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Identify reservoir
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Check level against high/low markings
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