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Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear. Demonstrate by applying parking brake (with foot on footbrake) & when it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of its working travel. Excessive wear will be shown by the fact that the hand brake will travel too far upwards.

Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. Operate the relevant switch (with ignition on if necessary), and walk round the vehicle checking front and rear lights are functioning correctly. Do not walk into the road, stay on kerb side. Regular checks of all lights are needed, they should be clean and in good working order.

Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working. Turn on hazard lights and walk around the car keeping to pavement side if necessary. If required do each side individually using indicators. If asked what you would do if they were not working then you would use hand signals. You should know how the indicator sounds if a bulb has gone.

Show me how you would check that the horn is working. Show where the horn is and that you would press it. Only press if asked to do so. Check on a regular basis.

Show me/explain how you would check that the power steering is working before starting a journey. 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. If the steering becomes heavy while driving the system may not be working properly.

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Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth & that their general condition is safe to use on the road. No cuts or bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of tyre and around the entire outer circumference. Look everyday, check weekly.

Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc. or ask someone to help Just tell what you would do. You will not be asked to actually do it. Check weekly and before and after a long journey.

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. Open the bonnet and Identify the dipstick, click here, describe how to check oil level against the min/max marker. Tell that you would remove dipstick, wipe with cloth, replace dipstick, remove again and check level against markers. Ensure engine is switched off. Check before long journeys.

Open the bonnet, identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and Tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level. Open the bonnet and point to the washer reservoir, click here, Explain that you would open the top and if it looks low you would top it up. Check weekly. Use additives.

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. Open the bonnet and show the level of the header tank, click here, and describe how to top up to correct level when cold. May be slightly high if engine still warm. Do not remove cap if engine is hot as it is under pressure.

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. Open the bonnet and show the level against the min/max markings. click here.

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side. Test as you set off on a journey and after going through water.

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how they should be checked Manufacturer's guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge. Check & adjust when tyres are cold. Dont forget to check the spare and refit valve caps. Check before and after long journey.

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Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.	Demonstrate by applying parking brake (with foot on footbrake) & when it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of its working travel.	Excessive wear will be shown by the fact that the hand brake will travel too far upwards.
Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.	Operate the relevant switch (with ignition on if necessary), and walk round the vehicle checking front and rear lights are functioning correctly.	Do not walk into the road, stay on kerb side. Regular checks of all lights are needed, they should be clean and in good working order.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.	Turn on hazard lights and walk around the car keeping to pavement side if necessary. If required do each side individually using indicators.	If asked what you would do if they were not working then you would use hand signals. You should know how the indicator sounds if a bulb has gone.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working.	Show where the horn is and that you would press it. Only press if asked to do so.	Check on a regular basis.
Show me/explain how you would check that the power steering is working before starting a journey.	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.	If the steering becomes heavy while driving the system may not be working properly.

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Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth & that their general condition is safe to use on the road.	No cuts or bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of tyre and around the entire outer circumference.	Look everyday, check weekly.
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.	Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc. or ask someone to help	Just tell what you would do. You will not be asked to actually do it. Check weekly and before and after a long journey.
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.	Open the bonnet and Identify the dipstick, click here, describe how to check oil level against the min/max marker.	Tell that you would remove dipstick, wipe with cloth, replace dipstick, remove again and check level against markers. Ensure engine is switched off. Check before long journeys.
Open the bonnet, identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and Tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.	Open the bonnet and point to the washer reservoir, click here, Explain that you would open the top and if it looks low you would top it up.	Check weekly. Use additives.
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.	Open the bonnet and show the level of the header tank, click here, and describe how to top up to correct level when cold. May be slightly high if engine still warm.	Do not remove cap if engine is hot as it is under pressure.
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.	Open the bonnet and show the level against the min/max markings. click here.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.	Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.	Test as you set off on a journey and after going through water.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how they should be checked	Manufacturer's guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge. Check & adjust when tyres are cold.	Dont forget to check the spare and refit valve caps. Check before and after long journey.