
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.
Ans. Remove dipstick wipe with clean cloth place back in fully and then remove and check level is between min and max markers.

Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is
working before starting a journey.
Ans. Steering should not feel heavy if it does then power assisted steering may not be working. You should get it checked.
working before starting a journey.
Ans. Steering should not feel heavy if it does then power assisted steering may not be working. You should get it checked.

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.
Ans. Point at Coolant reservoir/bottle and make sure level is between min and max marker
and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Ans. Point at Coolant reservoir/bottle and make sure level is between min and max marker

Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Ans. Place foot on Brake release handbrake then apply hand brake make sure it goes tight before it has reached full travel ( has moved up to far)

Open the bonnet, identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell
me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Ans. Point to reservoir and check between min and max markers.
me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Ans. Point to reservoir and check between min and max markers.

Show me how you would check that the horn is working
Ans. Check round to make sure no one will be scared and press on horn. (Middle of steering wheel)
Ans. Check round to make sure no one will be scared and press on horn. (Middle of steering wheel)

Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Ans. Point at reservoir (Black cap) make sure level is between min and max marker.
Ans. Point at reservoir (Black cap) make sure level is between min and max marker.

Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Ans. Turn key until light in dash are on then apply left signal get out and check both front and rear then repeat once right is selected.
Ans. Turn key until light in dash are on then apply left signal get out and check both front and rear then repeat once right is selected.
Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted
so it provides the best protection in the event of a collision please .
Ans. Make sure hard part of head restraint (middle) is level with eyes and top of ears therefore in the event of collision might reduce neck and spine injuries. (head restraint doesn't move in this car)
so it provides the best protection in the event of a collision please .
Ans. Make sure hard part of head restraint (middle) is level with eyes and top of ears therefore in the event of collision might reduce neck and spine injuries. (head restraint doesn't move in this car)

Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it (them) please. Please do not start the engine. (No need to exit the vehicle)
Ans. Turn key until light in dash come on.
Turn on lights (twist switch lights are on) then turn fog light on.
Used when visibility reduced to 100m or less.
Ans. Turn key until light in dash come on.
Turn on lights (twist switch lights are on) then turn fog light on.
Used when visibility reduced to 100m or less.

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Ans. Brakes ( Middle pedal) should not feel spongy when moving car should not pull to one side.
Ans. Brakes ( Middle pedal) should not feel spongy when moving car should not pull to one side.
Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam please
and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Please do not start the engine. (No need to exit vehicle)
and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Please do not start the engine. (No need to exit vehicle)

Ans. Turn Lights on by twisting away from yourself.
Once lights are on push lever away from you to turn on full beam
Once lights are on push lever away from you to turn on full beam

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Ans. In the car Handbook and should be checked at reliable Pressure gauge (Garage) and don’t forget spare tyre and replace Dust caps
Ans. In the car Handbook and should be checked at reliable Pressure gauge (Garage) and don’t forget spare tyre and replace Dust caps

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient
tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Ans. Check there are no cuts or bulges in outer walls and has min of 1.6mm of tread across center ¾ of tyre.
tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Ans. Check there are no cuts or bulges in outer walls and has min of 1.6mm of tread across center ¾ of tyre.

Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car please. I can assist you. If you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine.
Ans. Turn Key until the lights in the dash are on then ask him/her to go to back of car and press brake pedal ask them to check lights come on. If on your own use a reflective surface ie. Shop window
Ans. Turn Key until the lights in the dash are on then ask him/her to go to back of car and press brake pedal ask them to check lights come on. If on your own use a reflective surface ie. Shop window

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the anti-lock
braking system please. (Use only where system is fitted to test vehicle)
Ans. ABS Light in dashboard should go out when engine is started and should stay of for full journey.
braking system please. (Use only where system is fitted to test vehicle)
Ans. ABS Light in dashboard should go out when engine is started and should stay of for full journey.

Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working
please. (No need to exit vehicle)
Ans. Tell them this don’t do it if you are asked to show them then do it.
Turn Key until lights in dash come on. Then turn lights on and get out and check front and back lights
please. (No need to exit vehicle)
Ans. Tell them this don’t do it if you are asked to show them then do it.
Turn Key until lights in dash come on. Then turn lights on and get out and check front and back lights

Show me how you would use the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively please, this should include both front and rear screens.
Ans. Turn car on Select front window. Set fan speed and temp. Then press button for back window.
Ans. Turn car on Select front window. Set fan speed and temp. Then press button for back window.
Advice and information on how to carry out vehicle safety checks can be found in the
manufacturer's handbook and/or the appropriate DSA publication.
IE.
The Official DSA Guide to Driving the Essential Skills.
NB: The manufacture’s vehicle handbook should also be consulted.
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