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.
Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working. I can help you.
Pupil (what to do).
Operate brake pedal,Turn on ignition make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc. Or ask some to help So ask the examiner to look
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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 or explain how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Pupil (what to do).
Examiner asks.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working.
Pupil (what to do).
Safety checks, then turn ignition until dash the lights come on Then turn on Lights and say you would walk around to check the lights
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.
Examiner asks.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
Pupil (what to do).
The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or the top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.
Examiner asks.
Tell me how you know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system
Pupil (what to do).
Tell examiner if there is a problem with anti lock brakes a warning light should illuminate on the dasboard.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
Pupil (what to do).
Operate the control to wash and wipe the windscreen.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear the windows effectively. This should include both front and rear screens.
Pupil (what to do).
Set all relevant controls including fan, temperature,air direction and heated screens to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demo.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them.
Pupil (what to do).
Operate swich ( turn on ignition ). Explain when you would use fog lights.
Examiner asks.
Show me how you swich your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Pupil (what to do).
Turn on the ignition. Operate leaver from dipped to main beam. explain how you know when main beam is on.
