Driving

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

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you move off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures and how tyre pressure should be checked

Manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps

Tell me how you’d 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 rigid part is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears and as close to the back of the head as possible

Tell me you you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe for road use

No cuts or bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across central three-quarters of tyre and around entire outer circumference of tyre

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working

You’d operate switch, then walk around vehicle

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-locking braking system

Warning lights should illuminate

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working

You’d operate the switch and then walk around vehicle

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car

You’d operate the brake pedal, then make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Gentle pressure on steering wheel, maintained while engine starts, should result in slight movement as system begins to operate

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them

Operate switch, check warning light is on. Use in poor weather conditions

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main and explain how you’d know main beam is on

Operate switch, check with main beam warning light

Open bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient oil

Identify dipstick. You’d wipe of the dipstick and reinsert it to check oil is between min and max markings

Open bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine has sufficient coolant

Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of brake fluid

Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings