Vehicle Safety Checks

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Tell me how you’d 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.

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash. The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part (titled bit) of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable in some cars.

Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.❓

Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle to see if the lights are working(as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights). Signup and view all the answers

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

(ABS) Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system. Signup and view all the answers

7.Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle

Explain you’d operate the switch of hazard warning light (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights). or make use of reflections around you Signup and view all the answers

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.

Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help. Signup and view all the answers

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.❓

If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 simple 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 the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning. Signup and view all the answers

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.❓

Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use. <ul> <li>turn the ignition on, then turn on the dipped headlights and then the fog lights. check for the warning light on dashboard( yellow light)</li> <li>you would only use these lights when visibilty is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Vehicle Safety Checks

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

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.❓

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

7.Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.❓

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.❓

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