driving test tell me questions

checking the brakes are working

shouldn’t feel spongy or slack, tested before you set off

information for the recommended tyre pressure and how they should be checked

in the manufacturer’s guide, use a pressure gauge and check/adjust when they are cold, remember to have spare tyre and to refit valve caps

making sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted

adjusted so the rigid part is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears/ close to the back of the head as comfortable

checking tyres to ensure sufficient tread depth

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

checking the headlights and tail lights are working

operate the switch/ignition and walk around the front/back of the vehicle

knowing if there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system

warning light illuminates

checking the direction indicators

operate switch/ignition and walk round the front of the vehicle

check brake lights working

operate brake pedal, use the reflections in the mirror or ask someone to help

checking power assisted steering is working

if steering heavy=it isnt working, before driving-gentle pressure on the steering wheel should result in some movement as the engine is started

how to switch on the rear fog lights and why to use them

operate switch (dipped headlights), check warning light on, use in low visibility

switching headlights from dipped to main beam

operate switch, check the warning light on

open bonnet and check it has sufficient oil

identify dipstick/oil level indicator, check oil against max and min markers

open bonnet and check it has sufficient engine coolant

identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted, top up to correct level

open bonnet and check it has safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

identify reservoir, check against high and low markings