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1 show me, tell meThe possible questions and answers are listed below to help you prepare for this sectionof the practical show me how you would check that thedirection indicators are the indicators or hazard warning switchand check functioning of all indicators.(may need to switch ignition on, prompt notto start engine). tell me how you would check that the brakesare working before starting a should not feel spongy or slack. Brakesshould be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one Identify where the windscreen washerreservoir is and tell me how you wouldcheck the windscreen washer reservoir and explain how to check me how you would check that thebrake lights are working on this car. (I canassist you, if you need to switch the ignitionon, please don't start the engine).

2 Operate brake pedal, make use ofreflections in windows, garage doors, etc, orask someone to help. (may need to switchignition on, prompt not to start engine).Q3. show me / explain how you would checkthat the power assisted steering is working before starting a the steering becomes heavy the system maynot be working properly. Before starting ajourney two simple checks can be made. Gentlepressure on the steering wheel, maintainedwhile the engine is started, should result in aslight but noticeable movement as the systembegins to operate. Alternatively turning thesteering wheel just after moving off will give animmediate indication that the power assistanceis me where you would find the informationfor the recommended tyre pressures for this carand how tyre pressures should be s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyresare cold, don t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve show me how you would check theparking brake (handbrake) forexcessive wear, make sure you keepsafe control of the footbrake firmly.

3 Demonstrate byapplying parking brake (handbrake) sothat when it is fully applied it securesitself, and is not at the end of theworking where the windscreen washerreservoir is and tell me how you wouldcheck the windscreen washer reservoir and explain how to check me, tell meQ6. Open the bonnet, identify where youwould check the engine coolant leveland tell me how you would check thatthe engine has the correct high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up tocorrect level. tell me how you make sure your headrestraint is correctly adjusted so itprovides the best protection in theevent of a head restraint should be adjustedso the rigid part of the head restraint isat least as high as the eye or top of theears, and as close to the back of thehead as is comfortable.

4 Somerestraints might not be Open the bonnet, identify where youwould check the engine oil level andtell me how you would check that theengine has sufficient dipstick / oil level indicator,describe check of oil level against theminimum/maximum me where you would find theinformation for the recommended tyrepressures for this car and how tyrepressures should be s guide, use a reliablepressure gauge, check and adjustpressures when tyres are cold, don tforget spare tyre, remember to refitvalve Open the bonnet, identify where thebrake fluid reservoir is and tell me howyou would check that you have a safelevel of hydraulic brake reservoir, check level against high/low markings. tell me how you would check the tyresto ensure that they have sufficienttread depth and that their generalcondition is safe to use on the cuts and bulges, of treaddepth across the central 3/4 of thebreadth of the tyre and around theentire outer me, tell meQ8.

5 show me how you would check thatthe horn is working (off road only).Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary). tell me how you would check the tyresto ensure that they have sufficienttread depth and that their generalcondition is safe to use on the cuts and bulges, of treaddepth across the central 3/4 of thebreadth of the tyre and around theentire outer tell me how you would check that thebrakes are working before starting a should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one me how you would clean thewindscreen using the windscreenwasher and control to wash and wipewindscreen (turn ignition on if necessary).Q10. tell me how you would check that theheadlights & tail lights are working.

6 (No need to exit vehicle).Explanation: Operate switch (turn onignition if necessary), then walk roundvehicle. (As this is a" tell Me" question,there is no need to physically check the lights.) show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear all relevant controls including; fan,temperature, air direction / source andheated screen to clear windscreen andwindows. Engine does not have to bestarted for this me, tell meQ11. show me how you would switch onthe rear fog light(s) and explain whenyou would use it/them. (No need toexit vehicle).Operate switch (turn on dippedheadlights and ignition if necessary).Check warning light is me how you would know if therewas a problem with your anti lockbraking light should illuminate ifthere is a fault with the anti lockbraking (10/2008)Q12.

7 show me how you would check thatthe brake lights are working on thiscar. (I can assist you, if you need toswitch the ignition on, please don'tstart the engine).Operate brake pedal, make use ofreflections in windows, garage doors,etc, or ask someone to help. (may needto switch ignition on, prompt not tostart engine). tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working. (No need to exit vehicle).Explanation: Operate switch (turn onignition if necessary), then walk roundvehicle. (As this is a " tell Me" question,there is no need to physically check the lights).Q13. show me how you switch yourheadlight from dipped to main beamand explain how you would know themain beam is on whilst inside the switch (with ignition or engineon if necessary), check with main beam warning me how you would know if therewas a problem with your anti lockbraking light should illuminate ifthere is a fault with the anti lockbraking system.

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