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

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

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

Manufacturer’s 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 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. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable.

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.

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

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).

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

Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the indicators).

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

Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, 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.

If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 simple checks can be made.

Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use - very reduced visibility

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

Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.

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

Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.

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

Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

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 high and low markings

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

On stalk on the right - push and hold for moment

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

Right stalk - pull and hold for moment

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?

Left stalk/by right knee

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?

Control panel

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?

Push down on wheel - horn icon

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?

Control panel

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?

Panel on driver’s door

When parallel parking, how many turns should you make?

1 left, 2 right, 1 left - if tyres get too close to curb full lock right

Reverse bay parking

Line up reversing camera green mark with reference - full lock wheel - straighten up and reverse back straight

Forward bay parking

Do not need to full lock - line up with other cars as a reference - stop when mirror over curb

Pull up on right and reverse 2 car lengths

Indicate to right - stop and go into reverse - keep wheel straight and reverse back then stop

What should you do when performing a manoeuvre if there are cars moving

Stop unless blocking flow of traffic

Where should you focus on on a roundabout?

People coming from right

What are the 6 checks?

Over right shoulder, right side mirror, rearview, windscreen, left side mirror, left shoulder - look from point of safety to point of danger - check danger spot again before pulling away

MSPSL

Mirror, signal, position, speed, look

POM

Prepare, observe, move

What gear should you be in for (most) roundabouts and turns?

2nd

When should you change into first approaching a junction?

3 white lines away from end of junction

When do you signal on a roundabout?

When turning left/right, when leaving - not when going straight over other than leaving