Examiner asks.
Open the bonnet.
Show me where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Pupil (What to do).
Identify where the dipstick is and describe how to check the oil level against the min / max marks.
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Examiner asks.
Open the bonnet.
Show me where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct coolant level.
Pupil (What to do).
Identify the high / low level markings on the header tank and describe how to top up to the correct level.
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Examiner asks.
Open the bonnet.
Show me where you would check the brake fluid reservoir and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Pupil (what to do).
Identify the high / low markings on the reservoir.
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Examiner asks.
Open the bonnet.
Show me where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the level.
Pupil (what to do ).
Identify the washer bottle and explain how to fill.
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Examiner asks.
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working.
Pupil (what to do).
Operate brake pedal, ask some to help or make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc.
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Examiner asks.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working.
Pupil (what to do).
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Test as you set off.
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Examiner asks.
Tell me how you would check that the tyre's have sufficient tread depth and that general condition is safe to use on the road.
Pupil (what to do).
Min tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference must NOT be less than
1.6 mm. There must be no cuts or bulges on any part of the tyre.
Examiner asks.
Tell me where you would find the correct information for the recommended tyre pressures on this car and how they should be checked.
Pupil (what to do).
Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge to check pressures. Adjust pressures when tyres are cold (don't forget spare and remember to refit valve caps).
Examiner asks.
Show me and explain how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Pupil (what to do).
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working.
Pupil (what to do).
Safety checks, then turn ignition until dash lights come on Turn on Lights and walk around car to check.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Pupil (what to do).
Safety checks, then turn ignition on until dash lights come on .Turn on the indicators and check that they are working.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working (test off road only).
Pupil (what to do).
Press horn.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would check the parking (hand) brake for excessive wear.
Pupil (what to do).
Demonstrate by applying parking brake (if you release the parking brake press foot brake before in case the car roles ) When it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of the working travel.
