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21 Cards in this Set
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Tell me how you'd check the brakes are working before starting a journey |
The brakes shouldn't feel spongy or slack, and should be tested as you set off
The car shouldn't pull to one side |
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Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressure and how it should be checked |
Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when the tyres are cold
Don't forget a spare tyre amd remeber to refit valve caps |
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Tell me how you make sure your head crash restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash |
Not all restraints are adjustable but the rigid part of the head restraint should be at least as high as the eye
The head restraint should also be as close to the back of the head as is comfortable |
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Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe |
No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and the outer circumference also |
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Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working |
Explain you'd operate the switch and then walk around the car to check if they were working |
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Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system |
The warning light should illuminate if there are any faults with it |
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Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working |
Explain that you'd operate the switch and then walk around the car to see if they work |
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Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car |
Explain you'd operate the break pedal and make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help |
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Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey |
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may be faulty, so before starting the journey 2 checks can be made:
Gentle pressure on the steering wheel (maintained while the engine is started) should result in a slight but noticeable movement as it starts
Or turning the steering wheel just after moving off will indicate that power assistance is working |
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Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you'd use them |
Operate the switch and check if the warning light is on and explain the use |
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Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on |
Operate the switch and check with the main beam warning light |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil |
Identify the dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against minimum and maximum markers |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how youd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant |
Identify high and low level markings on the header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and describe how to top up to correct level |
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid |
Identify the reservoir and check the level against the high and low markings |
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Show me how you'd wash and clean the rear windscreen |
The control is usually on the right hand stalk, to use it, pull towards you slightly for the rear windscreen wiper and a little firmer to wash it (this is only on some cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
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Show me how you'd wash and clean the front windscreen |
You'd press the end of the right hand stalk (this is only on some cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
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Show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights |
Turn the switch on the left away from you twice (this is only on some cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
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Show me how you'd set the rear demister |
Press the symbol of a sideways rectangle with three wavy arrows going inside it shown in the picture (this is only on some cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
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Show me how you'd operate the horn |
Press the middle of the steering wheel when there are no other road users nearby (this isn't all cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
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Show me how you'd demist the front windscreen |
The demister button is a bendy rectangle shape with a zigzag line through it which looks a bit like a heartbeat machine (this is only on some cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
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Show me how you'd open and close the side window |
The controls should be on the door and each button corresponds to the four windows (this is only on some cars though so check with your driving teacher) |
