You will need to answer two questions
about vehicle safety and maintenance.
You will be asked both of these
questions before the practical part of
your test. Failing both of these
questions will result in a minor fault.
Q.
Tell me where you would find the
information for the recommended tyre
pressures for this car and how tyre
pressures should be checked.
A. Car
handbook, use a reliable pressure gauge,
check and adjust pressures when tyres
are cold, don't forget the spare tyre,
remember to refit valve caps.
Q.
Tell me
how you would check the tyres to ensure
they have sufficient tread depth and
their general condition is safe to use
on the road.
A. No cuts
or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across
the central ¾ of the breadth of the
tyre and around the entire outer
circumference.
Q.
Tell
how you would check that the power
assisted steering is working before
starting a journey.
A.
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 as you move away will
give an immediate indication that the
power assistance is functioning.
Q.
Open the bonnet, identify where the
brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how
you would check you have a safe level of
hydraulic fluid.
A.
Identify reservoir and explain how to
check against high/low markings
Q.
Tell me
how you would check that the brake
lights are working on this car.
A. Turn
ignition on, operate brake pedal, make
use of reflections in windows, garage
doors etc, or ask someone to help
Q.
Tell me
how you would check that the brakes are
working before starting a journey.
A. Pedal
should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes
should be tested as you set off. Vehicle
should not pull to one side.
Q.
Open the
bonnet, identify where you would check
the engine oil level and tell me how you
would check that the engine has
sufficient oil.
A.
Identify the dipstick/oil level
indicator, describe check of oil level
against the minimum/maximum markers.
Q.
Open
the bonnet, identify where you would
check the engine coolant level and tell
me how you would check that the engine
has the correct level
A.
Identify the high/low level markings on
the header tank (where fitted) or
radiator cap, and describe how to top up
to the correct level.
Q.
Identify
where the windscreen washer reservoir is
and tell me how you would check the
windscreen washer level.
A.
Identify reservoir and explain how to
check levels.
Q.
Show me
how you would check that the headlights
and tail lights are working.
A. Operate
switch (turn ignition on if necessary)
walk round vehicle. Also check the main
beam but avoid dazzling other road
users.
Q.
Show me
how you would check that the direction
indicators are working.
A. Turn
ignition on. Operate the switch or
hazard warning switch and check (walk
round)
Q.
Show me how you would check that the
horn is working (OFF ROAD ONLY).
A.
Check
is carried out by operating the control
(turn ignition on if necessary)
Q.
Show me how you would check the parking
brake for excessive wear.
A.
Demonstrate
by applying parking brake that when it
is fully applied it secures itself, and
is not at the end of its working travel.
